Latin American roots meet modern style on Putumayo Discovery’s upcoming album, Latin Chill – Lofi, Lounge and Downtempo Latin American Beats. Out on Friday, September 19th, this laid-back selection of organic grooves brings together a new wave of artists that blend Latin American traditions with contemporary flavors and production techniques. From acoustic guitars and Afro-Latin percussion to ambient synths and mellow beats, it’s a sonic siesta that crosses cultures and bridges continental divides.
On this collection, classic Cuban son and bolero meet downtempo lofi beats, Andean folklore combines with subdued electronica, Argentinean tango fuses with cross-cultural DJ culture, and new approaches to Brazilian samba soul & Central American nueva cancion blend beautifully into the mix. Perfect for unwinding, studying, or simply soaking up the tropical vibes, Latin Chill showcases fresh takes on the diverse sounds of Latin America.
The artist track list includes:
- El Feeling with Em9 (Colombia): El Feeling, a Colombian trio, blends modern electronica and Afro-Colombian roots, creating cross-cultural soundscapes enriched by Em9’s meditative, genre-fluid production.
- Hajna & Mina Shankha (France): Hajna & Mina Shankha craft ritual-like performances that merge organic electronica, ancestral chants, tribal rhythms, and soul, weaving immersive, spiritual soundscapes.
- Boogát (Mexico/Paraguay/Canada): Montreal-based Boogát, a trilingual rapper of Mexican-Paraguayan heritage, fuses Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and global bass.
- La Sra. Tomasa (Spain): La Sra. Tomasa redefines Latin fusion with a bold mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms, hip-hop, funk, and electronica, energizing international audiences with dynamic, genre-bending performances.
- Nato (France):Originally from France, and now based in Tahiti, Nato creates ambient, downtempo compositions blending flamenco-inspired guitar with natural field recordings, creating meditative soundscapes.
- LA COYA (Ecuador/France): Originally from Ecuador and now based in Paris, LA COYA fuses Latin American rhythms, reggaeton, hip-hop, and electronica.
- Tereu (Brazil): Brazilian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tereu blends alt-pop, experimental electronica, and reflective songwriting, channeling existential themes through textured grooves and contemporary Brazilian soundscapes.
- Rahel Giger with Moussa Cissokho, OXIDIX & Melingo (Switzerland/Senegal/Argentina):Swiss songwriter Rahel Giger collaborates with Senegalese kora master Moussa Cissokho, Argentine tango icon Melingo, and producer OXIDIX, merging poetic vocals, African strings, and electronic atmospheres into borderless sounds.
- Pacho Buscadoro with Villalba (France/Venezuela):Paris-based Pacho Buscadoro and Venezuelan Villalba craft Afro-Cuban and tropical fusions with funky bass, syncopated percussion, and modern production, bridging Caribbean traditions with contemporary grooves.
- Danzón Brothers (Peru/Greece): The duo composed of Dan Barracuda and Dan Weeks, merge Latin, Mediterranean, and global influences with layered guitars, charango, and Afro-Latin percussion, creating cinematic tracks rooted in tradition.
