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Alt.Latino: Salsa, bossa nova, and Argentina's next big thing
Not to sound like a broken record, but I'll say it again: the variety of creative expression in what is inadequately labeled "Latin music" continues to astound me.
From the bossa nova-by-way-of-Guatem…
Published on 1 month ago
The Contenders, Vol. 23: Brandi Carlile, Blood Orange, Magdalena Bay, more
It’s a week of surprises as we update our running list of the year’s best music, with a mix of songs that refuse to be any one thing. Plus, singer Brandi Carlile drops a stunning, stadium-sized rock …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Our no. 1 songs: 2015
Guitar rock comes roaring back, a monumental tear-jerker wrecks legions of fans, hip-hop hits Broadway and more.
Note: This is a recurring series in celebration of All Songs Considered’s 25th annivers…
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 24
Brandi Carlile. Miguel. Tortoise. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 24.
The Starting 5:
- Brandi Carlile, 'Returning To M…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
“I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)” by Stevie Wonder
This is the first episode of a new series on All Songs Considered, hosted by NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen. Most of what you hear on All Songs is focused on new music, but …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Alt.Latino: The beauty of simplicity
The past month has been a whirlwind. The El Tiny takeover of the Tiny Desk... interviews with some of the most exciting artists in Latin music... and, of course, puppets! So, for today's episode, we …
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Redefining the Halloween canon
Who’s the Mariah Carey of Halloween? Labels and artists are trying to capitalize on spooky season, but these are the songs that belong in the canon, from the truly terrifying to autumnal and nostalgi…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Our no. 1 songs: 2014
A new synth-pop duo comes out of the gate with a perfect song and country gets metaphysical, but a surprise drop from the tail end of 2013 dominates the year.
Note: This is a recurring series in celeb…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 17
Tame Impala. Silvana Estrada. Soulwax! Guest host Anamaria Sayre is joined by Travis Holcombe of KCRW in Los Angeles to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 17.
The Starting 5:
- Tame Imp…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Alt.Latino: A Tiny Desk chat with Silvana Estrada
There is no question that Mexican vocalist and composer Silvana Estrada is special to Alt.Latino. Ever since she launched her 2022 album "Marchita" with a series of revelatory singles, she seemingly …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago