Best Conjunto Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 270: Fliptrix & Trackstar The DJ - Groovement [Reform Radio, Sep 2024] 2:01:47

4h ago2:01:47

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Agent J catches up with Trackstar The DJ (Run The Jewels) about his recent tour with Killer Mike, plus High Focus Records boss Fliptrix opens up about the personal inspirations behind new album Dragonfly. Plus new music from Vice Beats, Sly5thAve remixed by Jamz Supernova and Sam Interface, The O'My's, Spectacular Diagnostics and Mulatu Astatke wit…

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Episode 269: Jaubi - Liber[te] Radio Alhara with Jamito / Sep 2024 59:59

12d ago59:59

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An in-depth chat with Jaubi before the release of their second LP, A Sound Heart (out 6 Sep), with cofounder and sarangi master Zohaib Hassan Khan. Zohaib is a 7th generation sarangi maestro and one of only 5 professional sarangi players left in Pakistan practicing this ancient art form. Today he talks about his family legacy, the dying art form of…

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Episode 268: Pataka Boys - Groovement on Reform Radio, Aug 2024 2:00:00

18d ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Thugs From Amritsar is the debut album from Pataka Boys, aka PAV4N, Sonnyjim and Kartik. We get some insight into the project from PAV4N and producer Kartik plus talk about music, identity and Indian hip hop. Private Joy - All Eyes On You Tara Lilly - Breathe Now Jaubi - Chandrakauns JWISS - Make Space feat. Demi Grace Matt Wilde, [ K S R ] - When …

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Episode 267: DAM MIX by Jamito / Radio Alhara – Liber[té] Aug 2024 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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An hour of pioneering Palestinian hip hop crew DAM, mixed by Jamito.

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Episode 266: Private Joy: Groovement on Reform Radio [July 2024] 2:00:22

2M ago2:00:22

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Just back from Worldwide Festival, Private Joy sits in with Jamie Groovement to talk her new EP Desire! on Rhythm Section, Manchester street soul, the festival performance of Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation and more. Plus new hip hop, soul and more from Om Unit, Essa and Pitch 92, Ruby Wood x Vice Beats, Pataka Boys, Multiverse 3 and more.…

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Episode 265: Edd Mystery - Nocturnes Pt 2 [A Groovement Mix] 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

edd mystery - nocturnes pt. II Nocturnal soul music for nightfall wanderlust. Twisted r&b & neo trip-hop. Mixed at home on my Technics. Inspired by the transition from dusk to darkness. 70-83 bpm. trip-hop, r&b, soul, hip-hop, synth-pop Tracklist: cktrl - zero Dijit - Schi Summer Walker - Hardlife Dijit - Loli Anna Butters - Doo Wop Natural Wonder …

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Episode 264: Liber[té] ft Conjunto Papa Upa - Radio Alhara 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Alex Figueira of Conjunto Papa Upa drops in to discuss three tracks from new LP Fruta Madura, buy that here https://musicwithsoul.bandcamp.com/album/fruta-madura Plus music from Samrai, GreenFinguz, ali dada, Laiz & The New Love Experience, Momo,, Ayom, Africa Negra, Meridian Brothers, Ferkat Al-Ard and Farouz. More: www.groovement.co.uk/alhara RHY…

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Episode 263: NightjaR, Jamie Finlay, Mungos Hi Fi, GreenFinguz (Reform Radio July 2024) 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

*NightjaR - Jimi Goodwin from Doves talks his debut hip hop album, recorded live at Wax And Beans record shop in Bury. *Jamie Finlay talks new LP Sun Dogs - 'a unique blend of electric soul, spiritual jazz and psychedelia. A deeply layered and personal album that explores themes of love, loss, grief, and finding strength through turbulent times'. *…

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Episode 262: Edd Mystery - Nocturnes Pt 1 [A Groovement Mix] 59:30

3M ago59:30

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Nocturnes Pt 1 mixed by Edd Mystery Nocturnal soul music for nightfall wanderlust. Twisted r&b & neo trip-hop. Mixed at home on my Technics. Inspired by the transition from dusk to darkness.55-69 bpm

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Episode 261: Stereo Master: A Groovement Mix 59:52

3M ago59:52

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Hailing from Birmingham, this mix has been put together by the taste maker Eugene Carbado, aka Stereo Master. This mix traverses through various sonic landscapes, including Disco, Italo-Disco, Funk, and all the way through to Afro fused house. https://linktr.ee/stereo_master

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Episode 260: Brainstory, Homeboy Sandman, Luke Warmth, Piqass0 - Groovement on Reform Radio, June 2024 2:00:00

4M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Agent J here... I caught up with Brainstory in Manchester's Blues Kitchen where they hit the stage with Lady Wray. Homeboy Sandman and I chat in front of an audience at Wax and Beans record store in Bury, with Luke Warmth also in attendance, who's worked with Sand for the last couple of years. Manchester artist Piqass0 I first heard last year, then…

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Episode 259: Brother Ali - Liber[té] [Radio Alhara, May 2024] 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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Brother Ali sits down with Jamito (aka Jamie Groovement) for the first interview about new album Love And Peace, food, family, his time in Gambia, and the censorship experienced while launching Love And Peace with unJUST. Head to www.brotherali.com for more...

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Episode 258: Sly5thAve - Groovement [Reform Radio, April 2024] 2:00:00

6M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Sly5thAve joins Agent J to talk B+, Sly’s new LP Liberation on Tru Thoughts, musicians on the album, meeting Dre, his time with Prince and the passing of Casey Benjamin - plus a world premiere from JSWISS and music from Silent Knight, Analog Africa's new Congo Funk LP, Yaya Bey, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, KING, Robert Glasper, Kassa Overall and Jamie Fin…

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Rancho Alegre March 2024 Update: Amplify, Consuela, Senior Dance and Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival 1:03:50

6M ago1:03:50

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Join Piper and Frank for an hour of talking about Rancho Alegre's upcoming busy month in March! Plus, hear some background stories and the origin story of the festival and the organization! Links mentioned Amplify Austin donate link: ⁠https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/ranchoalegre⁠ Austin Public watch link: ⁠https://www.austinfilm.org/austin…

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Episode 257: Groovement / Reform Radio Feb 2024 2:11:26

7M ago2:11:26

2:11:26

Agent J takes you through new music from Fatima, Kid Acne, Ana Tijoux, Samrai, Cassie Kinoshi's seed, Ibibio Sound Machine, Jlin and more. Hip hop, jazz, beats. J Dilla - Time (The Donut Of The Heart) Jaubi - Time (The Donut Of The Heart) Koralle ft Illa J - New Levels Essa - What Eye See, Pt 2 (ft Devise) DJ Harrison - You Were Too Good To Be True…

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Episode 256: To The People Of Gaza / Liber[té] Radio Alhara Oct 2023 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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Thank you for your voicemails of hope to the people of Gaza. This episode is those, with music. various contributors – voice messages 25-29.10.23 lone – coming into being and passing away om unit – the silence (instrumental dub mix) raheel khan – a rock to bullet proof intention* mr scruff – innocent* iceboy violet – mothpocket* zoir – morning surf…

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Episode 255: Groovement ft Agbeko / Reform Radio Oct 2023 2:00:00

11M ago2:00:00

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Agent J hosts new music from Homeboy Sandman, Danny Brown, Lone, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Black Josh, Daudi Matsiko and more. Special guest Jamie from Agbeko previews new album There Must Be Another Way and picks new music from Mali Hayes and Caitlin LM. Intro by Homeboy Sandman. Homeboy Sandman - Ignoring Sh*t (feat. Shad) Special Feelings - Kin…

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Episode 254: Erin Buku x Groovement [Reform Radio Sep 2023] 2:00:00

12M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Agent J has special guest Erin Buku talking about her latest single The Way and her label Inner Tribe Records, based in Adelaide. There's also new music from Matthew Halsall, Wiki, Caveman, Les Mamans du Congo, Mito y Comadre, Kramer, Bastien Keb, JSWISS, Fielded and lots more. https://innertriberecords.bandcamp.com/…

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Episode 253: BBC6Music Hip Hop Forever: Agent J Millennium Buggin' Out / The Huey Show Block Party 26:50

1y ago26:50

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Jamie Groovement aka Agent J, Millennium Buggin' Out with a turn of the century hip hop mix. J co-produces the Huey Show Presents: The Hip Hop Mixtape which you can find on BBC Sounds. Here he shows you what you've been missing. First broadcast BBC 6Music Sat, 5 Aug 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001p81x…

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Episode 252: Groovement: Jimetta Rose, Gaby Hernandez, BluRum13 and Ras G 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

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This episode I was honoured to be joined by Jimetta Rose, who talks about her choir The Voices Of Creation. I talk to Gaby Hernandez, solo artist and member of The Voices Of Creation, about her Chilean heritage. We hark back to Ras G, friend of Jimetta, with an archive chat from 2009. Finally, we head to Zanzibar to catch up with BluRum 13 about hi…

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Episode 251: Liber[té] - Nalca - Radio AlHara July 2023 58:31

1y ago58:31

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Image: Isilda Del Carmen Lang being filmed talking about her nalca plant, July 2021, for Chileans Of The North film. an hour of energy. -- KonKoma - Sibashaya Woza (Chico Mann Remix) Marcos Valle - Besteiras De Amor (Jazzanova Remix) Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - Minkou E So Non Main Pigeon - War (Jam) Womack & Womack - Teardrops MJ Cole - Sin…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with ”El Gallo” Dez 35:58

1y ago35:58

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"El Gallo" Dez is a brand new voice in Tejano music who is just now embarking on his first adventure in the genre. Luckily for him, he is already off to a great start, having been discovered by Tejano music icon Shelly Lares, who is producing his music, mentoring him, and guiding him on this path. We caught up with the California native on a beauti…

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Episode 250: Harleighblu - Groovement [Reform Radio June 2023] 58:43

1y ago58:43

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Fresh off Second Record, her sophomore album with Illa J, Harleigh has blessed Groovement with a soul strengthening summertime selection of hip hop and soul. Portrait: Sarah Samira https://www.sarahsamira.com/illa-j-x-harleighblu-album-campaign-second-record Buy and stream Second Record: https://tr.ee/XAhpuQCD7z…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Jimmy Gonzalez 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Jimmy Gonzalez passed away 6/6/2018. Thanks to an assist from Freddie and Marc Martinez, we recorded this interview at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Corpus Christi in December 2012. Most Tejano fans know where they were when they heard that Jimmy Gonzalez, bandleader of Grupo Mazz, passed away. We happened to be on an interview trip to San…

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Episode 249: Groovement: Hot 8 Warm Up 2:03:37

1+ y ago2:03:37

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Warming up for the Hot 8 in Manchester at the Albert Hall on Saturday night - not the actual set as it didn't record! So I redid it. Thanks to Band On The Wall and Albert Hall and Manchester Jazz Festival. Big up Hot 8 all day long! Music from Mestizo, Louis Armstrong, Jay Electronica, Allen Toussaint, DJ Jubilee and many more.…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Beatriz Llamas 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Beatriz Llamas, La Paloma Del Norte, passed away yesterday, May 15, 2023. This interview was recorded at her home in San Antonio in June 2015. Known as La Paloma Del Norte, Beatriz was the first female recording artist on the storied Tejano record label Bego Records. Her strong, passionate voice, ever-present cat-eye makeup, and engaging stage pres…

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Episode 248: Groovement: Corazón ft MO SERIOUS 2:05:06

1+ y ago2:05:06

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All new music for this month's Groovement show, kicking off with a Lover's Rock flex from MELONYX on the Joe Buddha-produced At The Door. Manchester's repped by J.Chambers and BROOMMAN while our old friend Mecca:83 remixes Vice Beats' recent killer single, Connected. We're very lucky this episode to have LA producer Mo Serious guide us through …

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2023 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival Preview 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

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Festival Coordinators Piper LeMoine and Monica Castilleja discuss the 2023 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival. Audio taken from our Facebook Live broadcast on 4/24/23, so it might be a little choppy. Complete information available at https://www.ranchoalegre.org/festival For any questions about the festival, please email us at info@ranchoalegre.…

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Episode 247: Groovement: Connected mixed by Agent J 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

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This month's Reform Radio show, mixed by Agent J and featuring new music from Vice Beats ft Blu, Illa J and Harleighblu, Kutmah, Spectacular Diagnostics, Ghrelin, Lafeyette Stokely, Abstract Orchestra remixed by Ghost Life and many more new releases. Track listing: groovement.co.uk

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Rancho Alegre Interview with El Gambler Joe Gonzales 1:18:26

1+ y ago1:18:26

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Recorded in July 2011 at El Torreón Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. Joe Gonzales passed away today in San Antonio at the age of 61. He was known in the Conjunto world as "El Gambler" because of his time playing bass with Ruben Naranjo y Los Gamblers in the later years of Ruben's career, as well as his friendship with the beloved legend. After Rub…

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Episode 246: Ruby Wood: A Groovement Mix 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

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Known to many as the voice of Submotion Orchestra, Ruby Wood is busy preparing the release of her new solo EP. The singer, writer and selector has worked some magic with this mix for Groovement, a hand picked, dreamy collection of songs that make her happy. More info: https://groovement.co.uk/category/podcasts/…

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Episode 245: Jamito - Liber[té] on Radio AlHara - April 2023 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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jamito plays records by ahmed ben ali vs krs-one / brother ali / charif megarbane kutmah / gaye su akyol / wiki & subjxct 5 / chung / victor jara / ana tijoux lone apostrophe / phi-life cypher / riz mc / pekojdinn / jay electronica dam / deli deli / tapioca / milos kaiser / public enemy

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Shelly Lares 2:09:37

1+ y ago2:09:37

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Recorded in June 2019 at Austin Central Library In June 2019, Rancho Alegre finally caught up to Little Miss Dynamite herself, Shelly Lares. We had been after her since we first started doing interviews in 2011 and the stars finally aligned and our schedules finally allowed for us to finally meet. And let's just say that the award-winning, hard-wor…

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Rancho Alegre guest hosts The Girlie Show on KOOP with 11 Female Tejano Artists in the studio 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

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Recorded live on KOOP radio in Austin 3/25/17. This episode is another blast from the past! Let's go back to March 2017 when Rancho Alegre's own Piper LeMoine sat in for Dot Matrix on her spectacular Girlie Show, which plays nothing but music by female artists. What happened was radio magic - 11 female Tejano musicians in the studio at once. Most w…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with BJ Moncivais of Valmon Records 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

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Recorded on 10/3/15 at the KOOP studios, Austin Texas. BJ Moncivais passed away in August 2018. Rancho Alegre talked with BJ Moncivais of legendary Austin, Texas-based Chicano record label, Valmon Records. BJ's parents, Ben and Lupe Moncivais, started the label in the 1950s and recorded some of central Texas' favorite Tejano musicians like Little J…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Conjunto Baraja de Oro 2:02:42

1+ y ago2:02:42

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Recorded in January 2013 at their home in Midlothian, Texas. Conjunto Baraja de Oro is one of the hottest bands going these days. Affectionately known as Conjunto BDO or simply BDO, North Texas husband and wife duo Mario and Betty Barajas are taking the Conjunto world by storm, boasting multiple Tejano Music Award nominations, incredibly well-atten…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Chencho Flores 1:16:16

1+ y ago1:16:16

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Recorded in August 2017 at the Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library. Chencho Flores passed away in January 2021 due to complications of COVID-19 at the age of 91. At the time of this interview, Chencho was 88 years old and had just started his own Conjunto earlier that year after a long tenure with Conjunto Los Pinkys. This in-depth conve…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Roberto Pulido 1:53:32

1+ y ago1:53:32

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Recorded in October 2011 at Roberto Pulido's ranch in Edinburg, Texas. Rancho Alegre hit the road in October 2011 to interview some of our favorite artists in San Antonio, Alice, Robstown, then Edinburg, McAllen, and Mercedes. It was an unbelievable trip that we will always remember. Especially our visit with Roberto Pulido… We showed up at his ran…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Genaro Aguilar 1:29:49

1+ y ago1:29:49

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Recorded in 2011 at Janie's Record Shop in San Antonio, Texas. Long known for their popurris, San Antonio's Los Aguilares have enjoyed great success over their 58-year career in music. With brothers Genaro on vocals and bass, and Emilio on accordion, the group became a fan favorite and, like other hard-working conjuntos, toured extensively around T…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Rick De La Rosa 1:23:17

1+ y ago1:23:17

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Recorded in 2012 at Christus Spohn hospital in Corpus Christi. In this interview, we switch between Spanish and English constantly - a perfect example of a typical South Texas dialect and conversation. Rick De La Rosa has conjunto running through his veins. The family name alone evokes the sights and sounds of his father Alfredo, his uncles Tony an…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Alfredo De La Rosa 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

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Conjunto music legend Alfredo De La Rosa passed away on April 8, 2022. A member of one of the most storied and influential musical family dynasties in Texas music, Alfredo spent many years playing with brothers Tony and Adan and sister Eva as well as with his own Conjunto. His style was steeped in the classic Conjunto of the Coastal Bend: a clean, …

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Little Joe Hernandez 3:41:45

1+ y ago3:41:45

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Recorded on two occasions, in 2012 and 2018 at the Little Joe Museum in Temple, Texas. The “King of the Brown Sound” is a fitting nickname for Little Joe Hernandez. The music he has played over his storied career has blended together everything from mariachi, orquesta, conjunto, country, doo-wop, Sinatra-style standards, jazz, rock, salsa, and what…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Rocky Hernandez 1:09:33

1+ y ago1:09:33

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Rocky Hernandez is a beloved Tejano music legend who very rarely gives interviews and has retired from public performances. Just the mention of his name among Tejano fans or musicians immediately inspires a smile and a great memory, along with, invariably, a mention of his phenomenal talent. So you can imagine how honored we were that he agreed to …

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Johnny Hernandez 1:27:36

1+ y ago1:27:36

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Johnny Hernandez has seen it all in over six decades in Tejano music. From his beginnings with his brothers in Little Joe and the Latinaires to his solo career and everything in between, Johnny remains one of the most passionate performers, one of its strongest talents, and a tireless advocate for Tejano music. We got the rare honor of interviewing…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Mingo Saldivar 2:13:30

1+ y ago2:13:30

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Recorded in 2011 and 2012 at Mingo's home in San Antonio. What can you say about Mingo Saldivar? Dubbed “The Dancing Cowboy” because of his inimitable, engaging, passionate performance style, Mingo entertained audiences all over the world (including Africa!) for over 50 years before retiring in the mid-2010s. At the time of the interview, he was re…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Nick Villarreal 1:28:21

1+ y ago1:28:21

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Nick Villarreal passed away in July 2017. This interview was recorded in September 2011 at El Torreón Restaurant in San Antonio. Conjunto legend Nick Villarreal, or “Nicky Snick,” if you prefer, was a character larger than life itself. He was a man with charisma so strong, it’s almost radioactive. From his jokes to his laugh, to that big booming vo…

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Rancho Alegre Interview with Fito Olivares 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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Fito Olivares passed away on March 17, 2023 at age 75. In July 2013, Rancho Alegre met up with the Cumbia legend before a show at Cuauhtemoc Hall in San Marcos, Texas, and he gave us what he said was one of the most in-depth and fulfilling interviews he had ever given up until that point. We learned a lot about the man himself, his musical influenc…

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Episode 244: Mark Torkington: Raipur To Rio {A Mix For Groovement} 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

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Groovement is very happy to welcome Mark Torkington stepping up to the plates. A veteran of the world-famous Fat City Records shop and legendary Friends And Family and C'mon Feet parties in Manchester, Mark is a collector and lover of soul and breaks, including salsa, jazz, Bollywood and Brazil. As well his online Social Distancing Soul mixtapes, y…

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Episode 243: Groovement: Many Hats [Reform Radio] ft J.Rocc, Saundra Williams, SaySheShe, Juga-Naut, UglyMacBeer 2:00:00

1+ y ago2:00:00

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Feb 2023 on Reform Radio - featuring Saundra Williams, J.Rocc, Philip K Dick, Eddie Chacon, Say She She, J-Felix, Juga-Naut, loads mate. Tracklist: groovement.co.uk