All Songs Considered Alt.Latino's favorite songs of 2024
Dec 11, 2024
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, a music expert and Alt.Latino contributor, shares her top picks for 2024. The discussion highlights 'MOTORIZADO' by Çantamarta, reflecting on immigrant experiences with vibrant salsa influences. They explore the rich cultural fusion in music from artists like Mala Rodriguez, blending jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Gomez Sarmiento also critiques the artistry in songwriting while encouraging listeners to reconnect with their favorite tracks from the year, wrapping up with an engaging conversation about the emotional depth found in modern music.
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Mala Rodríguez's Duality
- Felix Contreras saw Mala Rodríguez in a restaurant after her ferocious South By Southwest performance.
- He found her surprisingly nice, highlighting the duality of artists' personalities.
Growth and Vulnerability
- Mala Rodríguez's new song showcases a newfound vulnerability.
- This softer side suggests artistic growth comes with time and experience in the industry.
Zaccai Curtis's "Maple Leaf Rag"
- Felix Contreras played "Maple Leaf Rag" by Zaccai Curtis, a pianist from a talented musical family.
- The song blends early New Orleans jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences from Curtis's album "Cubop Lives."