Can you really rock out to classical Spanish music with only 2 acoustic guitars? Short answer is HELL YES. Rodrigo y Gabriela aggressive and vibrant domination of the genre began with covering heavy metal songs like Metallica’s Seek n Destroy and now their music has evolved into a musical monster of its own. They just released the music video for “Hanuman” from their 2009 record 11:11 showcasing how hardcore they really are.
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Dreamy, charming and completely catchy, “La Mariposa” is slow pop, jazz-influnced song from Philly-based trio The Powder Kegs. The fusion of two language as the vocals soar throughout the calming pop melodies is quit nostalgic as, yours truly, was born in a spanish speaking country. The diversity in their new 5-song EP “Empty Side” will overstimulated your musical pallet blending elements of jazz, folk, pop and soft-rock into an easily digestible album that will leave you hungry for more.
You can download their EP “Empty Side” by clicking here and selecting your own price for their EP.
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The Powder Kegs – Shake Me Down
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I just discovered the soft and soothing voice of upcoming Mexican singier/songwriter Carla Morrison on one of my favorite spanish-focused (but not limited) music blog Club Fonograma.
They describe Carla Morrison as a “young talented lady from Tecate Baja California, a fresh face with a remarkable and comforting voice who’s quietly making her way into the realm of Mexican pop. She’s the owner of a heart-trenching vocal instrument, which she radiantly displays through beautiful intimate songs.”
The song below is a beautiful cover of friend and popular Mexican pop-rock singer, Natalia Lafourcade.
Carla Morrison – No Viniste (Natalia Lafourcade Cover)
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If you do not have a twitter account, there is a strong chance that you think twitter is only for people that are bored and have nothing else but to tweet boring messages like “I am at my local starbucks having a latte!” or “Omg my Uncle Jerry just bought me some yummy ice cream!!”. And while there is some TRUTH to that, twitter has become one of the best (non-creepy) ways to meet people with similar interests and, especially for myself, its an amazing source to discover new music.
This morning I asked my followers what where some of their favorite songs they have discovered in the last 7 days and I was blown away by the response. I decided to showcase all their responses below.
If you have a twitter account, make sure you are FOLLOWING ME as well as all the badass people below.
Woollygrass suggests:
Two Door Cinema Club – ‘What You Know’Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
ajackpluggedin suggests:
Outland – Tell Me What You Want – Hugo Van Dyk RemixAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
TartyTart suggests:
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” Wilco Cover Live at KDHX
iamsim suggests:
Gil Scott-Heron – “Me And The Devil”Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
frwrdm suggests:
Pogo – UpularAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
MusicSunshine suggests:
Phenomenal Handclap Band – Baby (Clock Opera Remix)Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
ramiam suggests:
Jaguar Love – Polaroids and Red WineAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
manxmidge suggests:
Pon De Foley (Ludachrist 0Remix)Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
BillySuede suggests:
Foals – Spanish SaharaAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Also thanks to tianafeng, ListenB4YouBuy, A17bysearose, Bandsintown for retweeting and giving us their suggestions. (I could not find mp3′s for some your suggestions )
I am at a loss for words…
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I know guys, I am late… If Mexican musical duo Rodrigo y Gabriela is new to you, join the club! As a late Music Ninja bloomer, I was unfortunate to not have discovered them earlier. Yes I am ashamed but its better late than never. Their extremly fast rhythmic classical guitars has become a new addiction to me.
Rodrigo y Gabriela will be releasing a new album “11:11″ next month (September 7, 2009) It will guest star Strunz & Farah on the song “Master Maqui” and guest star Alex Skolnick on the song “Atman.”
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SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY! Here is The Music Ninja’s first Summer song collection starting off with a Hilarious and motivational song from Nu Skiffle Bridgade telling you to get off your ass and “Go murder a fish“. Their style is unique and very hard to come by combining Jazz and dance (Not House Dance), you can check them out at their sixtyone profile or at their myspace.
Nu Skiffle Brigade – Go Murder a Fish
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Major Lazer latest album Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do
Major Lazer – Can’t Stop Now Feat. Mr. Vegas & Jovi Rockwell
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Then we skip to the band that just cannot be ignored this year. Passions Pit “Little Secret” is just as refreshing as diving into a cold pool during these summer days. Their new album Manners
Passion Pit – Little Secrets
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Summer is not all about being outdoors as the Black Eyed Peas “I Got A Feeling” has become a DJ’s best friend at almost every nightclub I have been too. The Barletta Remix takes it a couple of notches further to become one of the ultimate dance songs this summer.
Black Eyed Peas – I Got A Feeling (Barletta Edit)
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Sweet and soothing, Zee Avi’s loving and innocent voice can wrap you up with her mellow song “Bitter Heart” and take you to better places. Her new self titled album Zee Avi
Zee Avi – Bitter Heart
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Remixes remixes remixes, Here at The Music Ninja we cant get enough of them.
MGMT vs. Digitalism vs. Hot Chip – Who Many DJs (El Grippo Mix)
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Micachu is an experimental band that released their EP Jewellery
Micachu & The Shapes – Just In Case
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and finally some the Argentinian group Los Fabulosos Cadillacs that will be releasing a new album titled “El Ritmo de La Luz” later in 2009. Meanwhile while we wait, here is “Padre Nuestro” that was released in October of 2008. Feliz Verano! Another “July 2009 Summer songs” will be released at the end of this month so check up on us soon!
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs – Padre Nuestro
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