A drum ritual reverberates in the middle of a futuristic jungle. The machines and the electronic details enhance the trance of Caribbean folklore and serve as an excuse to warm the blood even more.

Colombia

Meridian Brothers is a band that never disappoints and “¿Dónde estás María?” is not anexception. In this album the genius of Eblis Álvarez is not only in the musical and instrumental, but also in the lyrical.

Probably one of the most unique releases you’ll hear this year, “Curao” combines talents and skills of British-born producer Quantic (also known from Ondatropica) and the Colombian singer Nidia Góngora.

The Stanta Marta-based duo of Moisés Silva and Daniel Fernández delivers one of the most immersive musical experiences of 2017.

This trío of ambient rock, stoner, post-rock and psychedelic experimentation, is one of the jewels of the emerging Bogota scene.