A collective venture based in New York City, Radio Mundial was founded in the late 90s by vocalist and guitarist Jean Shepherd, who is of Puerto Rican and Peruvian descent, and DJ and producer Alexi Delano, whose origins are Chilean and Swedish. They made two successful singles on RX Records after which the duo was joined by the co-leader's brother, Richard Shepherd (guitar), Celer Linares (bass), Geraldo Flores (conga drums), player John Uman (timbale), and Andy Sanesi (drums). The enlarged band offered an exhilarating and often raw blend of musical genres. Other band members...