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Da lo mejor de ti
"Venezuelan rap band Mcklopedia got that victory with their new single, “Da Lo Mejor De Ti,” featuring rapper Akapellah, which combines a “do your best” lesson with a curiously contrasting message criticizing the political and social circumstances in…
S.O.S Venezuela
“S.O.S Venezuela” is an urgent, emotional plea for attention to Venezuela's crisis. Neblinna and Kristian Kamilo blend expressive voices and sensitivity to deliver a desperate call for help from the heart of the nation's reality.
¿Quién trae las cornetas?
Fifth studio album by Caracas-formed band Rawayana, released September 21, 2023 via Brocoli Records. Comprising 22 tracks, the album marks a tonal shift from the politically charged predecessor Cuando los acéfalos predominan (2021) toward collective…
Volveré a mi tierra
"Camino por New York muy lentamente
En un mundo veloz mi paso es lento
No se a dónde van, ni de dónde vienen
Yo se a donde a voy, y de donde vengo
Allí, blanca, la ropa baila inquieta
Solemos saludar volviendo a casa
Cantamos juntos en…
En un mundo veloz mi paso es lento
No se a dónde van, ni de dónde vienen
Yo se a donde a voy, y de donde vengo
Allí, blanca, la ropa baila inquieta
Solemos saludar volviendo a casa
Cantamos juntos en…
Volver a casa
A melancholic song exploring vulnerability and resilience; portraying the exhaustion of someone wounded by unseen threats. It expresses the urgent need to return home as a place of relief and redemption.
Veneka
“Veneka” reclaims a historically derogatory term and transforms it into a tribute to Venezuelan women: joyful, self-assured, and multifaceted. The song blends urban rhythms with culinary, sporting, local, and diasporic references to celebrate their…
Tonto Malembe
Visual journalist and photographer Mariana Vincenti sings "Tonto Malembe" while tambores and percussion play in the background. MPeach, Tambor Ellas, Tambor NYC, and Willie Quintana accompany Vincenti as she sings during the festivities for…
Te vas
A heartfelt tribute to the Venezuelan diaspora, reflecting immigrants’ nostalgia and courage, filmed across global cities to embody both pain and hope of departure.
Tambor y Caña
Brooklyn-based musical collective specializing in traditional Afro-Venezuelan drums and percussion. Led by Willie Quintana, the group performs across New York City promoting Venezuelan cultural heritage through authentic tambor traditions. Features…
Tal vez no se hunda el barco
A hopeful metaphor about the search for solace amid division and disillusionment. With patience, one seeks something deep—“the oldest songs”—as a guiding force. If we manage to maintain our balance, perhaps “the ship won’t sink.”
Si te pica es porque eres tú
The song that Rawayana released to welcome 2026 was conceived as a message of hope and balance in the face of uncertainty. With a reflective tone and a sense of collective sensitivity, the track invites listeners to stay grounded, take care of one…
Santa Maria de Feira
A lyrical and nostalgic piece by Devendra Banhart that blends everyday imagery with idyllic landscapes, evoking tender longing and intimate anticipation.
Rawayana's Tiny Desk Concert
Songs
High (ft. Apache)
Funky Fiesta
Feriado
Merengue pa'cintura
Dame in break
"This Latinx Heritage Month Tiny Desk is celebrating with an 'El Tiny' takeover, featuring a wide array of artists from all corners of Latinidad.No Venezuelan…
Queremos vivir en paz
“Queremos Vivir en Paz” is an urgent anthem for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. Laura Guevara blends footage of real protests with lyrics demanding justice, social reconstruction, and respect for human rights. A street voice that refuses to be…
Qué chimbo
“Qué Chimbo” is an urban pop song by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carmen DeLeon, released in December 2023. The work uses the Venezuelan colloquialism “chimbo”—meaning something disappointing or of poor quality—as the axis of a narrative about…
No hay
“No Hay” is a deeply introspective and melancholic piece. With a gentle voice and immersive melody, Nana Cadavieco conveys a sense of reflective emptiness, exploring moments where perhaps “there is no” answers, nor certainties.
MPeach
Brooklyn-based Venezuelan artist specializing in electronic music production, DJ performance, and audiovisual art. Portfolio showcases work blending traditional Venezuelan folk rhythms with contemporary electronic textures. Includes music releases on…
MPeach and Tambor NYC
MPeach, Tambor NYC, and Willie Quintana singing on the stage of Friends and Lovers.
Me rehúso
An urban romantic ballad about forced separation, expressing both pain and determination to reunite with a loved one.“Me rehúso” is a single by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Danny Ocean, released in 2016 and quickly becoming a global hit in Latin…