JamandaHalfxVagabros: The End of a Journey

All good trips have to end sometime and this one was particularly memorable. Now that the Vagabrothers are in London, getting ready for whatever adventures and competitions may come (on their way to hopefully winning an around the world trip!!), our around the world musical journey has come to an end. But like all good adventures, the end of this one starts the beginning of another. Look out tomorrow for the start of a new chapter for JamandaHalf as we strive to bring you music that transcends boundaries. As well, to recap the 13 country journey we just took, check out our favorites from the many countries we "visited" over the last two weeks.

JamandaHalfxVagabrothers: Destination 1 Puerto Rico

To start off this whirlwind tour of the world there are few places that would make a better first stop than today's country, Puerto Rico. This tiny, unincorporated territory of the US has a rich musical history, one that rivals its more well known Caribbean neighbor Cuba. Although we might associate musical genres such as Salsa, Reggaeton, and Merengue more with other Caribbean nations, Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rican artists, has taken these genres and made them its own. Puerto Rican artists dominate Reggaeton, spawning worldwide hits that provide a respite from recent tough economic times. Puerto Rican salsa artists have weaved rhythm that will have you humming along even though you think you've never heard the song. And our favorites Calle 13 have become global artists while never forgetting their whimsical style nor their own people's struggles. Puerto Rico starts us off on our musical journey with bright eyes and ears itching to hear more of the world's best music.