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Press Play At Home: Techy Fatule Performs A Charismatic, Otherworldly Version Of "Tu Me Quieres Más"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, the Dominican pop star Techy Fatule performs Tu Me Quieres Más," a song brimming with confidence and dense atmosphere
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Apr 29, 2021 - 10:49 am

Some performers become visibly gun-shy when a camera's on them; Techy Fatule is the opposite. She's a born singer and performer, firmly in control of her stage presence. 

It doesn't hurt to have excellent production, either: "Tu Me Quieres Más" (or, "You Love Me More") embellishes Fatule's words with a glitchy, droning soundscape that adds mystery and sophistication.

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, watch the Dominican pop star and actor deliver a compelling performance of "Tu Me Quieres Más," owning the spotlight with her band in tow.

Watch the atmospheric performance above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

Press Play At Home: Francisca Valenzuela Performs Her Courageous Feminist Paean "La Fortaleza"

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Press Play At Home: Francisca Valenzuela Performs Her Courageous Feminist Paean "La Fortaleza"

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The outspoken Chilean singer/songwriter Francisca Valenzuela sings of womanhood and will to power
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Feb 25, 2021 - 10:30 am

For Francisca Valenzuela, feminism isn't a radical notion, but a self-evident truth. The daughter of two renowned Chilean scientists, she's published muscular, experiential poetry (like her 2000 book, Defenseless Waters, which she published in her early teens) and founded Ruidosa, a festival, platform and community that elevates female voices.

Watch Francisca Valenzuela Perform "La Fortaleza"

In this episode of Press Play At Home, Valenzuela sings "La Fortaleza," which contains her worldview in microcosm. "Everything that has happened has led me to today," she sings in Spanish. "I look ahead to the horizon and I bury the guilt and leave/I pack a suitcase, take a deep breath and don't look back/Setting sun, rising sun will accompany me."

Check out Francisca Valenzuela's riveting performance of "La Fortaleza" above, and watch other episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Charlotte Day Wilson

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Press Play At Home: Watch Charlotte Day Wilson Perform A Lithe Version Of "I Can Only Whisper"

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In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch singer/songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson perform a muted version of her song, "I Can Only Whisper"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Aug 19, 2021 - 1:47 pm

Learning to write a half-decent song is one thing; learning to sing and play guitar simultaneously presents another series of tripwires to avoid.

Budding musicians know the struggle: How do I keep a consistent tempo? How do I not go too loud or too breathy? How do I weed out bum notes and excessive string scrapes?

To those ends, Charlotte Day Wilson's below performance is a masterclass in control. She negotiates the relatively elaborate chord progression with ease; her phrasing is fluid and natural. Plus, it doesn't hurt that "I Can Only Whisper," from her 2021 album ALPHA, is a hell of a song.

Watch Charlotte Day Wilson's "I Can Only Whisper"

In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, check out the Canadian R&B wunderkind's spare rendition of the tune, which features instrumental greats BADBADNOTGOOD on the studio version.

Watch the stirring clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Monsieur Periné

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Press Play At Home: Watch Monsieur Periné Perform A Bubbly Version Of "Mundo Paralelo"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, watch Colombian band Monsieur Periné perform a merry version of "Mundo Paralelo"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 12, 2021 - 11:52 am

Ever hear the axiom "Music is a universal language"? Sure, it's a cliche, but for good reason.

Take Monsieur Periné, a Colombian band who sings in Spanish, French, English, and Portugese. But you don't need to know any of those languages to feel the welcoming vibe of "Mundo Paralelo."

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, let the Bogotán ensemble—led by Catalina García—sweep you away with a performance of "Mundo Paralelo" that exudes radiance and group solidarity.

Watch Monsieur Periné Perform "Mundo Paralelo"

"[It's about] the simple things in life," García told Rolling Stone about the song upon its release. "Walking on the grass barefoot, feeling the rain, and having fun with your dog."

"Mundo Paralelo," a collaboration with Pedro Capó released last May, is a follow-up to Monsieur Periné's 2018 album Encanto Tropical, which was nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album at the 61st GRAMMY Awards in 2019. (The group won for Best New Artist at the 16th Latin GRAMMYs in 2015.)

Check out Monsieur Periné's lighthearted performance of "Mundo Paralelo" above, and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: G. Love

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Press Play At Home: Watch G. Love Perform A Charming Version Of "She's The Rock"

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In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch G. Love (of Special Sauce and the Juice fame) perform "She's the Rock" while surrounded by greenery
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Aug 5, 2021 - 10:11 am

Last time GRAMMY.com heard from G. Love, he was joyously paying homage to Brittany Howard under a clear blue sky for the ReImagined At Home series.

And while any cover from the Special Sauce leader and the Juice frontman is bound to be interesting, the world originally fell in love with G. Love for his original tunes, like the ones on G. Love and Special Sauce (1994), Philadelphonic (1999) and The Juice (2020).

Watch G. Love Perform Homespun "She's The Rock"

In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch a chilled-out G. Love strum and sing his rootsy 2020 track "She's the Rock," off The Juice, with a Gretsch and a harmonica on a similar patch of terra firma.

Check out G. Love's infectious performance above and enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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