Songs You May Have Missed #815

Kany Garcia: “Aguita e Coco” (2022)

Of 6-time Latin Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Kany Garcia, Billboard Magazine said the following:

Her husky tone seems built for a sideways glance at breakups, sex, aging and human indifference. What has set Garcia apart from other pop divas on the charts, other than writing her own songs and ability to play guitar, is her blend of commercial melodies with lyrics that are sometimes bracingly personal, even if the story isn’t always about her.

In the same year of this song’s release, Garcia was recognized at the Latin Recording Academy’s annual Leading Ladies of Entertainment event, which recognizes “indelible impressions and contributions to the Latin entertainment industry”.

Sounds like serious stuff, but this particular song is just a bit of lighthearted (and damn catchy) fun.

The chorus, translated:

I’m going with you, swimming in the deep
Now they call me and I don’t answer
I take you like coconut water
Little by little, we go crazy

Songs You May Have Missed #814

Gary Louris: “By Your Side” (2025)

Gary Louris is best known as the front man and main songwriter of the Minnesota-based Jayhawks. Concurrently with his work in that band, he’s released albums as a charter member of Golden Smog, along with solo work.

He’s also recorded with Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, The Wallflowers, the Black Crows, Counting Crows, and Uncle Tupelo among others, and written songs for Grammy-winning albums by Tedeschi-Trucks Band and the Dixie Chicks.

On his third solo outing, Dark Country, Louris sounds more reflective than ever.

The love song “By Your Side” is sung from an age-worn perspective while musically analogous to 1970-vintage Neil Young.

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Songs You May Have Missed #813

Edie Brickell: “Take a Walk” (2003)

Edie Brickell evokes early 70’s Aretha or Roberta Flack on this track from 2003’s solo Volcano album.

A lilting invitation to get out of the house and numbing routine.

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Songs You May Have Missed #812

Charanga Cakewalk: “Amor Profundo” (2006)

Classic Rock: I like it. I love it. I want less of it.

If you grew up embracing what typical American radio offered and find yourself beginning to succumb to taste lock as you reach a certain age, give Michael Ramos and his cumbia lounge project Charanga Cakewalk a try.

Austin-based Ramos, has worked and/or performed with Paul Simon, John Mellencamp, the Rembrandts, Kris Kristofferson, and many others. He knows his way around the rock scene.

But Chicano Zen, like Ramos’ other Charanga Cakewalk albums, is an engaging blend and juxtaposition of Tex Mex, tejano, flamenco, cumbia, salsa, merengue, ska and reggaeton with electronica and lounge elements.

It’s a calculated blend of modern cool and retro cool, and a truly a unique amalgam of sounds.

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