Sabana Sounds

09/08/2024

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with BALTHVS frontman, Balthazar Aguirre, to explore the fascinating journey of this Colombian band. From their formation and defiance of cultural stereotypes to embracing Colombia’s rich psychedelic identity, Balthazar gives us an inside look at what makes BALTHVS tick. 🍄✨

We also delve into their latest album, Harvest, and discuss the unquenchable thirst for new sounds that drives their creativity. Plus, Balthazar shares some exciting insights into their extensive touring experiences and what fans can expect from their upcoming world tour! 🎶🌐

Click the link below to read the full interview
🔗 https://sabanasounds.com/2024/08/09/moving-beyond-latin-stereotypes-an-interview-with-balthvs-balthazar-aguirre/

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We recently sat down with BALTHVS’ Balthazar Aguirre as he talks about the band’s formation, their journey of defying stereotypes while embracing Colombia’s psychedelic identity, an unquenchable thirst for new sounds, touring, and the creation of their latest album, Harvest.

31/07/2024

🌞🌴 Welcome to the latest edition of our Sabana Soundcheck! 🌴🌞

After dengue fever paid us a visit here on the Colombian Caribbean coast, we’ve returned with a stacked set of selections from the last few weeks that became our lifeline, providing a surreal soundtrack through the haze. We’ve crammed the freshest sounds into this fever-dream edition, bringing you an eclectic mix that guided us through the delirium, including:

🎸 MERIDIAN BROTHERS and their vibrant exploration of African-inspired guitar sounds in a Latin American context on their latest album, Mi Latinoamérica Sufre.

💃 The spirited celebration of mambo with Orquesta Akokán on their new record, Caracoles.

🎶 The psychedelic evolution of Bogotá’s BALTHVS in their new release, Harvest.

🎧 Rediscover Horace Martin's experimental classic, You’ve Changed, with its fresh reissue on Arabusta Records

🎹 Explore the unique fusion of Mamman Sani and Tropikal Camel in the upcoming album Nijerusalem, teased by the single “Nomadic" on Batov Records

🪕 Groove to the infectious summer vibes of Madalitso Band with their track “Lenisa” on Bongo Joe Records

⛰️ Immerse yourself in the atmospheric return of Altın Gün with their cover of Neşet Ertaş’s “Gönül Dağı” (Heart of Mountain).

Turn up the volume! 🎵✨

Explore our latest Sabana Soundcheck featuring new releases from Meridian Brothers, Orquesta Akokán, BALTHVS, Horace Martin, Mamman Sani, Madalitso Band, and Altın Gün. Including eclectic sounds, from Latin American psychedelia, Cuban Mambo to digi-roots reggae, and more!

04/06/2024

We've been hard at work here at Sabana Sounds HQ, creating the artwork and applying the finishing touches for our imminent radio shows! There's so much more we’re excited to bring to the platform.

In the meantime, have you checked out our latest Sabana Soundchecks? They feature some absolute gems:

#014:
https://sabanasounds.com/2024/05/22/sabana-soundcheck-014-the-best-new-music-from-around-the-world/
Tidiane Thiam on Sahel Sounds, Ahmed Malik on Habibi Funk, Papayebrass, La Rueda bullerenguera Hermetics (ZZK Records / Zizek Club), and Pálido Adiós on Sesiones Macarena 360.

#015:
https://sabanasounds.com/2024/05/29/sabana-soundcheck-015-the-best-new-music-from-around-the-world/
Bandejas Espaciales (also on Sesiones Macarena 360), Cruzloma, MULA ,and Emilsen Pacheco on Tambora Records

Oh, and Sabana Soundcheck #016 drops tomorrow!

Hit that follow button and stay tuned for more incredible music. We're just getting started!

Discover the latest releases and insights into Colombia’s burgeoning music scene, featuring Bandejas Espaciales at Sesiones Macarena 360, Ecuadors' Cruzloma wiht Mitos y Ritos, South Africa's Msaki and Tubatsi's Synthetic Hearts II, Mula’s avant-garde masterpiece Cumulo Abierto, and the esteemed...

21/05/2024

Did you check out our latest Sabana Soundcheck #013 last week?

If not, you won't want to miss this one! It's jam-packed with some of the most exciting new releases on our radar, featuring Bab L'Bluz, Gordan (Glitterbeat Records), Soundway Records' ' latest Ghana Special, Ballake Sissoko & Derek Gripper, MERIDIAN BROTHERS and Sesiones Macarena 360 featuring Verbalia

Stay tuned for the next edition of our weekly roundup tomorrow!

Explore our latest Sabana Soundcheck, featuring Bab L'Bluz's Swaken, Svetlana Spajić and Gordan, Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora, Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper's collaborative album, a preview from Meridian Brothers' Mi Latinoamérica Sufre and the latest epi...

08/05/2024

Today, we also published our latest Sabana Soundcheck.

Catch the latest albums from Mdou Moctar and Roots Architects ( Fruits Records), the first episode from Series 3 of Sesiones Macarena 360 featuring Monte Violeta and a preview from K.O.G's upcoming album.

Explore this week's Soundcheck with Mdou Moctar's Funeral for Justice, a tribute to Jamaica's "Roots Architects," Monte Violeta in Sesiones Macarena 360, and K.O.G's highlife-infused "Live for Today."

08/05/2024

Following our soft launch at the end of last year, we're excited to share that we're already up to Sabana Soundcheck #011 in our weekly series, highlighting our picks of the hottest new releases of each week.

Head over to sabanasounds.com now to catch up on some of the absolute gems we've covered during in that time, including new releases from Rizomagic Diepkloof United Voice Mambo Negro Records Bound By Endogamy Ana Lua Caiano Glass Beams Newen Afrobeat .hardem Avalanche Kaito Big ‡ Brave Howie Lee and a lot, lot more.

Stay tuned for the freshest sounds as we continue building our community!

08/05/2024

🎶𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀!🎶

We're thrilled to launch a platform dedicated to celebrating independent music from every corner of the globe. As we gather momentum and set out our plans, we want to share a few of the core values that drive us:

🎧 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We prioritise genuine connections over data-driven algorithms, ensuring the music we share and celebrate is meaningful.

📍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁: Based in Bogotá, Colombia, we're here to amplify local sounds that resonate and celebrate the deep interconnectedness of music from around the world.

🌍 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: We champion musical diversity by honouring traditions and contextualising regional music while embracing innovative expressions that challenge conventional, often anglocentric, views of music.

We're starting off with weekly articles and fresh online radio mixes available at sabanasounds.com. As our community grows, we look forward to expanding our content and exploring new horizons together.

Join us on this exciting journey and be a part of our Sabana Sounds community. We can't wait to connect with you!