Global Beat Mexico
Global Beat Mexico

Global Beat Mexico

KCRW

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KCRW’s Global Beat: México takes you from the clubs of CDMX to the fresh Monterrey scene to the shores of Veracruz and beyond to discover the best new artists you probably haven’t heard yet. Supercharge your playlists and enjoy the journey with KCRW DJ Raul Campos and our curators, Mexico City DJ and music supervisor Junf, festival director and music consultant Monica Saldaña, and NPR’s Betto Arcos.

Recent Episodes

Dance into the New Year
DEC 20, 2023
Dance into the New Year
Junf, Betto Arcos, and Moni Saldaña join Raul to bring you tunes for your holiday soundtrack. “Tengo Tanto Deseo de Ti” by Emally Villa brings the Señor Discos energy. “La Fiesta de Remedios” by Tepeyac Usto will get you in the cumbia spirit. And “Me Va a Costar” by Kevin Kaarl channels heartbreak and hope for the new year.
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23 MIN
Stellar vocals and moody dance vibes
DEC 13, 2023
Stellar vocals and moody dance vibes
Moni Saldaña is back with Raul and three new tracks! Mexico City’s LATIN MAFIA teams up with Humbe on a huge new hit “Patadas de Ahogado.” Nicole Horts delivers beautiful vocals on “Estrella”. Plus Youyousolo and Canal de Miramontes collab on “¿Y Si Se Me Olvida Tu Cara?” for some moody dance vibes.
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15 MIN
Get to the dancefloor
DEC 6, 2023
Get to the dancefloor
Junf is back with Raul and three new tracks! “No Juice” from Proux brings the Señor Discos energy to the dancefloor. “Erasmo” from Cuarto Seis, a band based in Mexico City, channels indie sounds. And rising artist Typow joins forces with Chusi and Imlaylow to fuse urban pop and R&B in “Pose.”
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17 MIN
Rock neo norteño out of Chihuahua
NOV 29, 2023
Rock neo norteño out of Chihuahua
Betto is back with Raul and three new tunes. First up, Los Malagueña put a modern twist on son huasteco in “Flores Negras.” Get swept away by beautiful vocals in “Luna Entre Mis Brazos” by Sabina Miguel. And dance along to rock neo norteño music in “El Licenciado” by Los Vikingos del Norte (aka Vikings of the North!)
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18 MIN
Slick R&B vibes from Mexico City
NOV 15, 2023
Slick R&B vibes from Mexico City
Moni Saldaña is back with three fresh tracks for us: slick R&B vibes kick things off with “Azul” by Noa Sainz. Experience full vibrant color in “Abriendo Los Ojos” by Radio Carretera. And mellow shoegaze in “Más Tiempo” by Policias and Ladrones (aka Cops and Robbers or Police and Thieves) from Tijuana.
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16 MIN