# Momotombo Soundsystem > Sonido + Cultura ## Posts - [Momotombo Soundsystem | June + July Shows](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/momotombo-soundsystem-june-july-shows): The weather is hot, the system is upgraded, and I'm ready to play some hot Nicaraguan tunes for you! - [May 1st Momotombo Soundsystem DJ sets: Portland Mayday Rally & March](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/may-1st-momotombo-soundsystem-dj-sets-portland-mayday-rally-march): On May 1st I'll be playing at the Portland Mayday Labor March and Rally at the South Park Blocks - one of the most important days on the calendar this year, and one I'm proud to be part of as a performer and as a union member. - [New Album On Bandcamp: System Roots](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/system-roots-2016-2022): In 2015, I lost my brother. - [Okuesh Beca - Son Guasquero](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/okuesh-beca-son-guasquero): I've become a big fan of Cumbia Caucana. - [Cumbia Tropical: La Porra Caimanera](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/cumbia-tropical-la-porra-caimanera): This tight tune with the infections bass and call & response vocals is the tune that makes the party happen. - [Dancehall Classic: Sanchez - Forever](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/dancehall-classic-sanchez-forever): 1993 Stone-cold classic tune from Sanchez, with production by Phillip 'Fatis' Burell. The moment you hear that bubbly synth and repetitive bass you'll know it. - [Los Caminantes: Tu Nuevo Cariñito](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/tu-nuevo-carinito): Found Los Caminantes through Banda Sureña's covers. Formed in California, grown in Mexico — this one's for the Nicas in the diaspora. - [Catching up: New Music, New Ideas, Booking Shows](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/catching-up-new-music-new-ideas-booking-shows): I've been heads-down in the studio this winter, and it feels like the right time to come up for air and talk about what's coming. - [El Chombo: Llegó la Cripta](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/llego-la-cripta): Happy New Year! Here's a hot cut from one of the originators of the reggaeton genre. Before PR adopted it, and it blew up. - [December 6, 2024: Festival de Invierno at M&M Marketplace](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/december-6-2024-festival-de-invierno-at-mm-marketplace): In December I played a benefit set for the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice Sanctuary Fund at M&M Marketplace in Hillsboro — a community mercado that has been an anchor for Washington County's immigrant community since 2000. Music, community action, and a space that takes care of its own. - [Reggae con Cumbia: La Chica de los Ojos Cafés](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/reggae-con-cumbia-la-chica-de-los-ojos-cafes): Check out the dancehall-style vocal on this smooth roller of a Cumbia. - [Mix Boy Thomas: Wira Wis](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/wira-wis): New bouncy Caribbean jam from Mixboy Thomas. Love the Miskito rhythms and bass. - [beyond the bassline: the playlist](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/beyond-the-bassline-the-playlist): Enjoy this playlist of selections inspired by the Beyond The Bassline presentation. In no particular order, a selection of Nicaraguan Caribbean tunes, Cumbia, Ska, Reggae, Disco, House, and more. - [La Fiscalia de Jhonky: Perreo Mily Iriarte](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/la-fiscalia-de-jhonky-perreo-mily-iriarte): When I heard Champeta, I fell in love. It's familiar yet different to the Caribbean sounds of my country. Jam to this groove with Pickotera Mily on the Yamaha. - [Dimension Costeña: Mari Juana](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/dimension-costena-mari-juana): Somehow, I had never heard this catchy jam by Dimension Costeña. - [Soundsystems as the Infrastructure for Identity and Resistance: Beyond the Bassline](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/beyond-the-bassline-soundsystems-as-the-infrastructure-for-identity-and-resistance): This post is an introduction and personal narrative about what I will be presenting at the NACCS 2025 PNW Foco, November 8th at PCC Rock Creek Campus. - [Leo Dube: Sonto Sonto](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/leo-dube-sonto-sonto): Love this genre of music so much. I hear so many Caribbean elements in there, but also a unique feel that is 100% Miskito. - [Lola la Coquetera](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/lola-la-coquetera): I've been fascinated by the re-interpretation of Caribbean genres by Latin Americans away from the Caribbean. La Cumana (Uruguay) has some wonderful examples like this one. Lovely swing and arrangement. - [El Charro Costeño: El Pata de Bolsa](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/el-charro-costeno-el-pata-de-bolsa): Dug up this absolutely Chinamera gem by El Charro Costeño. Tight delivery, Energetic soca-style riddim, bouncy & deep cumbia bass, plus caribbean guitar. - [Los Audaces Del Ritmo: Los Bueyes'n](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/los-audaces-del-ritmo-los-bueyesn): This 1990-91(?) cut is the Tropical Cumbia sound of the Mexican Gulf states. Caribbean touches, especially on the bass and timbales. - [Momotombo Soundsystem Live: Migration Brewing on Williams](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/momotombo-soundsystem-migration-brewing-on-williams): This is a big one - first time I'm bringing out the soundsystem to an event! I recently met Rene, the chef behind Papa's Frita PDX, and a fellow Nicaraguan. - [Cumbia, champeta, dembow, chinamera & dancehall mix: Winamba!](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/winamba-cumbia-champeta-dembow-chinamera-dancehall-mix): A 2hr mix recorded for the Omakase Mix show on KUCI 88.9FM Irvine. Celebrating the release of "Riddims + Dubplates" with a tropical mix! - [out now: Riddims + Dubplates](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/riddims-dubplates-out-now): Momotombo Soundsystem, "Riddims + Dubplates," available on March 30, 2025. - [RIDDIMS + DUBPLATES: original music release!](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/riddims-dubplates-original-music-release): MOMOTOMBO SOUNDSYSTEM ANNOUNCES "RIDDIMS + DUBPLATES," PIONEERING NEW FUSION OF CUMBIA AND DANCEHALL. Available March 30th on Bandcamp. - [How Dominica's "Wooy Midebar" Became Costa Rica's "La Avispa": MUSICAL MIGRATIONS](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/musical-migrations-how-dominicas-wooy-midebar-became-costa-ricas-la-avispa): The connections between Latin American and Caribbean music aren't always obvious at first listen, but they're undeniably there. - [My Journey Through Nicaraguan and Caribbean Music: Cultural Resonance](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/cultural-resonance-my-journey-through-nicaraguan-and-caribbean-music): A personal recollection of my musical journey, illustrated with a variety of music. - [Following The legacy of Rigo Tovar: Karmelo Y Compañia](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/karmelo-y-compania): Karmelo y Compañia. - [Bad Bunny - Baile Inolvidable | Debí Tirar Más Fotos](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music-shares/bad-bunny-baile-inolvidable-debi-tirar-mas-fotos): Love this track so much. Never thought I'd be here, but here we are. - [DIY dub preamp and 4 channel amplifier: The System Controller](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/the-system-controller): The original pream/amp module that came with my soundsystem worked, but it was extremely basic, and the mutes for bass & tops didn't work. - [Small But Mighty: Momotombo Soundsystem](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/writing/momotombo-soundsystem): Surprisingly, Momotombo Soundsystem is a real soundsystem - of sorts. - [Tigard City Event: Los Empresarios Night Market](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/los-empresarios-night-market): Once again I'm excited to provide music for an event organized by the city of Tigard. - [Momotombo Soundsystem Live: Meadow by NuHabitat](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/momotombo-soundsystem-live-nuhabitat): After a really long hiatus, I'm returning to playing some original dance tunes live! - [Live Appearance: El Tigre Fest 2023](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/el-tigre-fest-2023): I'm honored and excited to return to this year's El Tigre Fest. - [Dancehall & Cumbia: Soundclash!](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/dancehall-cumbia-soundclash): An eclectic set of cumbia, dub, dancehall, and even some old school R&B and hip hop at the grand opening ceremony for Universal Plaza, in Tigard, Oregon. - [Momotombo Soundsystem: Tigard Taphouse](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/momotombo-soundsystem-tigard-taphouse): Momotombo Soundsystem live DJ set at Tigard Taphouse in Downtown Tigard! 6pm to 8pm in the patio. - [Momotombo Soundsystem DJ Set: Universal Plaza 2022](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/universal-plaza-2022): Recorded live at the Tigard, OR Universal Plaza Grand Opening ceremony. A fun mix of disco edits, classic hip hop beats, and 80s & 90s feel good tunes. - [DJ Mix: Rockers Takeover](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/rockers-takeover-mix): Mix of old & new reggae dancehall tunes. - [DJ Mix: Omakase Radio Show](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/omakase-dj-mix): Eclectic dj mix recorded live for Omakase Radio on KUCI - [DJ Mix: Italo Disco!](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/italo-disco-mix): Live Italo Disco mix recorded 2015 - [Momotombo Soundsystem Live: Universal Plaza Grand Opening](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/universal-plaza-grand-opening): I'm very excited to work with the city of Tigard once again on an outdoor, community music event. - [Momotombo Soundsystem Live: El Tigre Fest is here!](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/el-tigre-fest-is-here): Tomorrow, anyways. I've been looking forward to this event for a while. Getting booked for it was really the push I needed to launch this new project. - [Tigard's Hispanic Heritage Celebration: El Tigre Fest](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/el-tigre-fest-october-15th-2022): I'm incredibly excited to debut Momotombo Soundsystem at El Tigre Fest - Tigard's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. - [Origin Story: Why Momotombo Soundsystem](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/news/why-momotombo-soundsystem): Read about where the inspiration and name of this music project comes from. - [DJ Mix: Dub 2 House](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/music/dub-2-house): An eclectic mix covering dub, steppers, house, UK garage and bass house. Mixed live on August 1, 2020. Chunky 4/4 bass & drum forward tunes for your dancing or chilling pleasure. ## Pages - [Momotombo Soundsystem Links](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/momotombo-soundsystem-links): Connect with Portland's only Nicaraguan Soundsystem & Selector. Momotombo Soundsystem mixes and remixes Latin and Caribbean music. - [Home Page](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/): Momotombo Soundsystem, Latin American and Caribbean music and culture from Portland, OR - [Blog](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/blog) - [Contact & Booking](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/contact): Questions? Comments? Booking inquiries? - [Momotombo Soundsystem](https://momotombosoundsystem.com/about): Named after Nicaragua's iconic volcano, Momotombo Soundsystem selects, remixes, and produces original Latin American and Caribbean dance music through a modern electronic lens. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/momotombosoundsystem.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)