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'Our joy is our resistance.'
This week Ana and I share some of our long time favorites. While Ana leans into music discovery, I tend to bring more of the classics. In fact, I build playlists on a streaming service to mix music m…
Published on 2 months ago
Bad Bunny gets political, Brazilian grooves from Brooklyn, Reparto Cubano and more
Ana and Felix break down Bad Bunny's latest political video. Hear their failed attempt at a blindfold listening game.
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Cheo, "Amor A Primera Vista"
• babas …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Vintage cumbia, Ecuadorian folk, guitar jamming and Mexican rap
Our selections this week feature a crate diggers' delight from Colombia and the sound of modern rap in Mexico.
Featured artists and songs:
• Óscar Agudelo y El Combo Moderna, "Está Como Mango"
• Isabell…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Karol G goes Pan-Latin, Argentine rock reimagined, Mexico now and then
Karol G leans into a Pan-Latin approach on her latest album. Jazz vocalist Roxana Amed reimagines classic rock from her native Argentina. And more.
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Panteón…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Best music of the year (so far)
A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year.
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Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
New Tracks: Bruce Springsteen (yes, that Bruce Springsteen), pablopablo and more
This week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country music.
Featured arti…
Published on 3 months ago
Accordions: From Eastern Europe to Latin America, with love!
The influence of Eastern Europe immigration in Latin America can be heard in the way the accordion was adapted and adopted in countries like Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and beyon…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Latin bands of the Tiny Desk Contest
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show.
Artists and songs featured:
• Esotérica Tropica, "Despi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Musical lessons for living in the moment and meat-inspired band names
This week's mixture of jazz, trance-inducing beats, Mexican folk and gorgeous indie pop has something for everyone.
Featured artists and songs:
Paloma Morphy, "1 tipo nuevo"
Camila Meza, "Persistir"
Ruso…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Guitarricadelafuente and Lido Pimienta return with stunning albums
Co-host Anamaria Sayre finally gets to share the new Guitarricadelafuente album with the world, and catch the NPR audience on the viral sensation Macario Martínez. Felix Contreras spotlights Lido Pim…
Published on 4 months ago