Escuchar al Istmo: Tropical Dance
02.21.24
Escuchar al Istmo focuses on the eclectic musical landscape of Central America. From the lens of someone embracing their culture, Escuchar al Istmo is about listening to the Isthmus of Central America, its records and the music. Curated by Gabriel Vidal aka gfunktrece, a DJ and record collector from Los Angeles with family roots from El Salvador.
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This mix focuses on tropical dance music genres of the 80s-90s like merengue, salsa, dancehall/ early reggaeton, punta and of course cumbia, all from Central American artists/groups. Los Angeles being home to the largest Central American population outside of its region, it makes me so happy to share music that I know means a lot to many. This mix is dedicated to my Tia Cristina, who was the life of the party, and exposed me to this music, as well as taught me how to dance. Tune in to hear lots of classic and rare gems! Salsa from Costa Rica, merengue from Guatemala, punta from Honduras, cumbia from El Salvador and early reggaeton from Panama.
Tracklist:
Los Seaboys de Honduras en Nueva York – Garinagu Uaguia Pupa Curly – Habinaha Whama (Garífuna Mix) Nuevamente Mando Ballesteros De Honduras Nueva York – Mananabaname Los Silver Stars – Dándose Vuelta Los Rolands – Sopa de Caracol Los Seaboys de Honduras en Nueva York – Los Seaboys Banda FM de Zacapa – Esa Morena Walter y su Banda Dimensión – Mi Niña Súper Combo Melódico Tropical – El Gatito Alma Tuneca – El Repollo Walter y su Banda Dimensión – Por Ella Súper Banda Raudales – Nena Sonolux – Niño Cuscatlán Grupo miel – Piel Morena Karibu – Me estas Perdiendo Caribbean Sound – Tambo Karibu – Sueño de Amor Marito Rivera y Su Grupo Bravo – Uno Nunca Sabe Rana el Grupo – Mi Morenita Orquesta San Vicente – La Pregonera Las Nenas del Caña – Loca por ti Marito Rivera y Su Bravo – El Nítido Bongo – Superman Los Hermanos Flores – La Guanaquita Grupo Atlántico – Atlántico llego El General- Muévelo La Atrevida (Rude Girl) – Estás Dulce (Bam House mix) Renato – Soy el Más Sensual (dance mix) Maliante – Quiero Bailar (Club Mix) Gaby – Meanito (dance remix) Gringo – Pasaporte para mi Canyon Grupo Phoenix de Peten – Danza del Pato
