We are launching a series of 7″ splits. To kick off the series, Split #1 will feature Sister Mantos (Los Angeles, CA) and Cartas A Felice (San Salvador, SV).
The first of a series of 7” Splits from Normandie Records. #1 features Los Angeles based Sister Mantos and their song “Siempre” from their album, “Songs In The Key of Destroy Capitalism” and San Salvador, El Salvador based Cartas A Felice with their single “El Alacrán.”
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“Una Industria” the first episode of the docu series, “Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador” is now available for rental on demand on Vimeo.
Somos Arte takes you into the creative hubs that have defined the cultural movement taking place in El Salvador during a post-civil war era.
To rent Una Industra on Vimeo CLICK HERE
After a hiatus, Nicolette Smith returns with her latest single, “Runaways” featuring violin by Nicole Alexandra, produced and recorded at Revolution 9 Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA. Co-written by Ajay Awasthi, “Runaways” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Stream Runwaways on Spotify
The long awaited single Frutsi! from Salvadoran artist, Gabriela Triste, is out now on all streaming platforms. Produced by Gaby Nieto, beat by GARS.
Stream all episodes of The Normandie Records Podcast on Anchor, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted by label founder, Erick Sanchez, the podcasts features guests such as DJs, Chefs, Entrepreneurs, Podcasters, Sneaker Collectors, and Musicians.
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ugqnx96
AR Ferdinand’s single, “On My Mind” was featured on KEXP’s El Music That Matters Podcast – an extension of their show El Sonido. The mix featured music from 14 Latin American countries in celebration of KEXP’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming. Huge thanks to DJ Chilly for the love.
Listen to the mix here: Music That Matters, Vol. 687 – Encendemos
AR Ferdinand releases the official music video for “On My Mind,” which kicks off a series of interconnected music videos.
The progressive media website, Remezcla, recently featured Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador on an article written by Yara Simon.
“When it comes to El Salvador, the media mostly focuses on the violence, gangs, and poverty that makes life difficult for many. And while it’s true that these things are a part of the country, they shouldn’t wholly define this, or any, nation,” writes Simon.
As long time fans of Remezcla, we can’t put into words how honored we are to have our first documentary featured. Thank you Remezcla! Read the full story here
In 2019, the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) will be the official host for the premiere of “Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador,” a documentary project about a grassroots arts movement in the country of El Salvador.
About Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador
Normandie Records presents, Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador, a documentary production highlighting the grassroots arts movement currently taking place in El Salvador.
Without history of a sustainable arts economy or assistance from the government to nurture its national art, Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador will shine a light on the inspiring story of a collective who has single-handedly brought independent music to national prominence. With no signs of slowing down, they are redefining how the rest of the world perceives their homeland.
The documentary takes you into the heart of this movement with exciting interviews, behind the scenes footage, and an exclusive look into the lives of these artists.
A story decades in the making, Somos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador is scheduled to premiere at MOLAA in 2019 as part of a 2 day festival at the museum featuring live music, food, meet and greets, panels, and much more.
To learn more about the project and watch the first official trailer visit http://www.somosartedoc.com
This year for Echo Park Rising, we’re hosting two nights of live music with some of our favorite bands. Co-hosted by Los Animales, CA August 17th and August 18th will feature curated nights by us as well as live vinyl DJ sets by Sonido Del Valle.
