With “La Vendedora”, Las Panteras continue to carve out a distinct space at the intersection of ancestral Afro-Caribbean rhythm and electronic experimentation. The track, taken from their debut EP Orunmila, builds on the themes introduced in their first single, “Hasta Cuándo”, deepening the duo’s exploration of Afro-diasporic soundscapes while expanding their sonic palette into more textured, layered territory. The result is a sound that feels both handmade and digitally processed, built from traditional rhythms, programmed beats, and ambient textures shaped in the studio.

“La Vendedora” is anchored by layered percussion that draws from batá drumming and other Yoruba traditions, arranged with a focus on space, texture, and steady repetition. Synths hover around the beat—not to dominate, but to expand its atmosphere—adding a subtle sense of depth. The vocals shift between chant, spoken word, and rhythmically delivered lines, giving the track a storytelling quality that feels immediate and grounded. Each element is carefully placed, creating a sound that’s tactile and physical, yet shaped by modern production tools.

The song centres on the street vendor, not as a symbol, but as a real figure in the everyday hustle of informal economies that keep cities moving across Latin America and the African diaspora. It’s not a character study, and it’s not sentimental. The track captures the environment around her: the rhythm of work, the pressure of survival, the constant motion.

Las Panteras let the production carry much of the narrative. The sound is close and textured, with a tension that shifts and builds without ever fully settling. It mirrors the atmosphere they’re evoking: busy, improvised, resilient. Nothing feels overly polished; the track sounds lived-in. Their approach doesn’t fit neatly into genre boxes—neither folklore nor club music—but places them among a new generation of artists using technology to reframe and extend tradition.

You can stream and listen to the single HERE