Dreamy guitars and flashes of lightning

Betto is back with 3 new tracks for us showcasing traditional folklore sounds in contemporary ways. Ernesto Anaya plays over 30 instruments and brings that flash in “El Relámpago.” Valeria Rojas of the supergroup Los Folkloristas has a new solo single “La Pajarera.” Xinto Stevenz found his stage name while living in Los Angeles for a short stint, and then returned to Mexico City where he plays the guitarra de son, the traditional instrument of Veracruz on “Sueño.”

KCRW’s Global Beat: México takes you from the clubs of CDMX to the fresh Monterrey scene to the shores of Veracruz and beyond to discover the best new artists you probably haven’t heard yet. Supercharge your playlists and enjoy the journey with KCRW DJ Raul Campos and our curators, Mexico City DJ and music supervisor Junf, festival director and music consultant Monica Saldaña, and NPR’s Betto Arcos.