Benito Bowl

All good things must come to an end. This the last episode in our mini-series! Listen in for some unexpected collabs, new music from old faves, and quite a few songs from artists we've interviewed on the show over the years. It's been so fun being back in your feeds for a limited time! We hope you've enjoyed it, and if you haven't checked out our book, Muévelo, what are you waiting for?? Qué la música viva por siempre! Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Check out our book events: radiomenea.com/events

We’re back to chismear un poco about recent musician-related gossip. Who recently hard launched their ex in a profile of their dog? Which Latinx power couple that we wrote about in our book is no more? Which daughter of a famous Cuban musician recently found herself in the headlines? Listen in to learn all about it. Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Check out our book events: radiomenea.com/events

Today on the show we’re talking about indigenous artists. Some have been on our radar for years, others are newer faves. But all of them remind us that indigeneity is past, present and future. Discussing music by Mare Advertencia, Lido Pimienta, La MafiAndina, Armacústica, LENIN, Natalia LaFourcade and Ruben Blades Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Check out our book events: radiomenea.com/events

Why did it take years to make this book come to life? How do you even sell a non-fiction book anyway? This week we’re giving you a behind the scenes peek into the six year process that was the making of Muévelo. And: an exclusive excerpt from the Muévelo audiobook — narrated by yours truly! Buy our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Sign up for our newsletter: radiomenea.eo.page/rn33c

Two staples of any Latinx party? Música y comida. Porque no los dos? On today’s episode we are bringing back some of our fave songs about food. Who are the hungriest salseros around? What Dominican merenguero is in the running for best ally? Discussing music by Mala Fe, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Fito Olivares and Cain Culto Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0

So what did we miss in the last 18 months? Way too much to cover, por cierto, so instead we're bringing you six of our favorite tracks from the time we were away. Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Featuring: Judeline - Joropo https://youtu.be/wahA0c3VouM?si=kL_jSIy8ExWfutsc Prince Royce and Romeo Santos - Better Late Than Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6uYI2k86I çantamarta - mar caribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6oPelyV8O4&list=RDS6oPelyV8O4&start_radio=1 Fuerza Regida - Marlboro Rojo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddkbVYutRXA&list=RDddkbVYutRXA&start_radio=1 Neutro Shorty - Soy Asi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUSo3c2aaeQ&list=RDpUSo3c2aaeQ&start_radio=1 Evaluna Montaner - Rollitos de Papel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9yui0pA4C8&list=RDL9yui0pA4C8&start_radio=1

Hello hello! We are back in your feeds today to share that starting next Friday, we'll be running a six week series of Radio Menea. A little celebración if you will. Our book is almost out and we missed you! So join us starting next friday for a weekly episode with your favorite Latinx friends, who wrote a book! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/433NaH0

We couldn't help ourselves, Benito Bowl brought us back! We had too much to say about his epic Súper Tazón performance, so we're bringing you a special episode breaking it all down. Preorder our book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders: http://bit.ly/3OjiFsm

Some big, bittersweet news, amores - after almost 9 (!!!) years producing a weekly podcast, with over 300 episodes under our belts, we’re bringing Radio Menea to a close. In this final episode, we talk about that decision, what is next for this project, and Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny parting gift to us. Featuring music by Bad Bunny.

Only the crumbling of our nation state could make Vero actually care about Latinx celebrity chisme, pero aqui estamos! We’re finding solace in distraction, gossip and some of our favorite tracks to close out this year. Cuidense amores, and we’ll see you in 2025. Featuring music by Ryan Castro, Maisak, Xavi, Rauw Alejandro, Laura Pausini, Yahritzia y Su Esencia, MJ Nebreda, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, CERO39, Ruzzi, Leon Leiden, Ximena Sariñana. Show notes: bit.ly/49rmtOH Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin