Songmess

On today’s very special episode of Songmess we are joined by West Coast duo Reyna Tropical. After meeting at an RBMA event a few years ago, Fabi Reyna and Sumo Hair became fast friends and collaborators, bonding over diaspora sounds and a commitment to social justice. Individually they have been at the center of numerous projects, Sumohair as part of the Metralleta de Oro DJ collective and his own solo work in Los Angeles, and Reyna as the founder of She Shreds Magazine and member of the band Savila, in Portland. This is a fun, extensive deep dive into the band’s personal history, their vital community work and their buzzy tour with Bomba Estéreo. Playlist is aces too, so press play and get ready to dance your day away. Featured Artists: Reyna Tropical, El Guincho, Quitapenas, Savila, Maarquii, Happy Colors, Vicente García, Guayaba and Mano Negra. Reyna Tropical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7i6bx5ASeX99tjQYqahDXL?si=gfqudAXwS_qlPu-S4ON6qQ Reyna Tropical Bandcamp: https://reynatropical.bandcamp