In 2023, two of Mexico’s leading names in electronic music joined forces to release Anconada, a collaborative album. Grammy-winning Ramón Amezcua, creator of the Nortec sound, and the distinguished music scholar Victor García Pichardo, brought their expertise to create a unique fusion.The project was born from a desire to share their musical influences rooted in …
Colombian singer-songwriter Duplat released his second studio album, Mosaico Pirata, in mid-2024, blending the unique sonic textures of Bogotá with the musical tradition of the British piano-man. In collaboration with ACTMedia, this campaign curated a series of interviews aimed at establishing Duplat’s presence in Mexico—a valuable new territory for this well-known South American artist. Together, …
In March 2024, talented Nicaraguan singer-songwriter Ceshia Ubau released a beautifully melancholic letter to heartbreak, Marzo 2020, a song that tells the moving story of a long-distance romance between Costa Rica and Guatemala during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marzo 2020 is more than a song; it’s an ode to unfulfilled love, featuring …
In October 2023, the Escuela Libre de Arquitectura proudly hosted Frozen Music @ ELA: Dialogues of Music and Architecture, a unique event that delved into the fascinating relationship between architecture and music. The event featured renowned musicians and sound theorists, including Wilfrido Terrazas, Raúl Cárdenas, Ramón Amezcua (Bostich / Nortec), Malitzin Cortes (CNDSD), Iván Abreu, …
In the intriguing musical universe, Karen y Los Remedios stands out with its unique blend of cumbia and existentialism. This distinctive project combines Karen’s captivating voice with chameleon-like arrangements that move fluidly through genres—from traditional cumbia to the electronic nuances of dream-pop, trip hop, and downtempo. Led by artistic and research-driven Ana Karen G Barajas, …