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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin! Support NPR and get your music exploration sponsor-free with Alt.Latino+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/nprmusic

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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin! Support NPR and get your music exploration sponsor-free with Alt.Latino+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/nprmusic

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Episodes
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The songs we can't stop playing on repeat

10/2/2024
Alt.Latino is usually all about sharing new music across Latin America, but what about the older cuts Ana and Felix are obsessed with? On this episode, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras share the music they've been playing on repeat, from beloved classics by greats like Ella Fitzgerald to surprising new discoveries out of Mexico like Paloma Morphy. Songs featured in this episode: •Paloma Morphy, "me faltas tú" •George Shearing Quintet, "Juana Palangana" •Carin León and Bolela, "Aviso importante" •Chick Corea Trio, "Spain" •Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito" •Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito (Versión Acústica)" •Ella Fitzgerald, "Angel Eyes" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:35:34

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Alt.Latino talks all the surprise nominations for the 2024 Latin Grammys

9/25/2024
Wait a minute — does Alt.Latino actually agree with a lot of the Latin Recording Academy's nominations this year? Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through as many of the whopping 58 categories as they can in this episode dissecting the nominations for the upcoming ceremony. Songs featured in this episode: •Grupo Frontera, "CANSADO DE SUFRIR" •Grupo Frontera and Yahritza y Su Esencia, "LAS FLORES" •Grupo Frontera and Christian Nodal, "Ya Pedo Quién Sabe" •Dayme Arocena, "A fuego lento" •Hamilton de Holanda, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, "Saudade, Saudade" •Kali Uchis and Karol G, "Labios Mordidos" •Karol G, "MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN" •Latin Mafia, "Julieta" •Kevin Aguilar, "Bonita" •Nicolle Horbath, "Carmen" •Nicole Horts, "Bitch3" •Ana Frango Elétrico, "Dela" •Angélica Olivo, Juan Pablo Contreras, and Orquesta Latino Mexicana, "La Minerva - III. Himno a la Mujer" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:47:24

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Manu Chao, Linda Diaz and Solo Fernández

9/18/2024
This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Janiero feat. André Viamonte, "LEGO" •Manu Chao, "São Paulo Motoboy" •Solo Fernández, "TELESCOPIO" •Solo Fernández, "BROOKLYN" •Solo Fernández, "TÚ NUNCA DEJARÁS DE SER POESÍA" •Linda Diaz feat. Solomon Fox, "Watching Ourselves Die" •Julieta Rada, "Baile del Candombe" •Amaia Miranda, "Mientras vivas brilla" •Nick Drake, "Pink Moon" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:35:46

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Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' takeover is back — and this year it's all about love

9/11/2024
'El Tiny' season at the Tiny Desk launches next week and this year it's all about love — familial and romantic, with drama fit for a telenovela. Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview this year's line-up, sharing a sneak peek at what 2024's 'El Tiny' has to offer. Songs featured in this episode: •Juanes, "Mala Gente" •Juanes, "A Dios Le Pido" •Ivan Cornejo, "Ya Te Perdí" •Okan, "La Reina Del Norte" •Eladio Carrión, "Mama's Boy" •Daniel, Me Estás Matando, "Lo Hice, Te Dejé" •Danny Ocean, "Me Rehúso" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:22:18

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: La Doña, Sinego and Spanish Harlem Orchestra

9/4/2024
Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras play some of their favorite new songs from the last few months, featuring globe-spanning electronica from Colombian producer Sinego, border-crossing new music from La Doña, nuanced salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Adrian Quesada, "Dos Manos" •Nancy Sanchez, "You Are" •Sinego, "Quema" •Sinego, Pahua, "Sol" •Spanish Harlem Orchestra, "Llegó El Caballero (feat. Gilberto Santa Rosa)" •La Doña, "Corrales" •La Doña, "Corrido Para Palestina" •Andres Levin (feat. Pedrito Martinez, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yissy García & Yerba Buena), "Manteca 2.0 (An homage to Chano Pozo, Dizzy Gillespie & Cayo Hueso)" •Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Gil Fuller, "Manteca" •Nico Sorin, Proyecto Gomez Casa, Lucy Patané, "Karma Dron" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills and Otis Hart. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:31:36

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The sound of Venezuelan protest music over the last 30 years

8/21/2024
Over the past month thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest the disputed election of president Nicolás Maduro, while Venezuelan artists like Danny Ocean use music to reflect on this political moment. But Ocean's work is just one data point in a long history of music from Venezuela that embodies the political opinions and emotions of those within the country and the diaspora. On this week's episode, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are joined by producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to walk through crucial moments in Venezuela's political history over the last 30 years, and the music that soundtracked it. Songs featured in this episode: •Yordano, "Por estas calles" •Carlos Baute, "Yo me quedo en Venezuela" •Canserbero, "Es Épico" •Danny Ocean, "Me Rehúso" •Apache, "Rompiendo el Hielo" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills, Zach Thompson, Tony Cavin and Didi Schanche. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:23:08

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Danny Ocean, Girl Ultra and Superfónicos

8/7/2024
Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre run through their favorite new music, including new work from Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean in the midst of the country's political crisis, Girl Ultra leaning into her techno side, funky, electro-cumbia from Superfónicos and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Superfónicos, "Renaceré" •Girl Ultra, "lalala" •Fuerza Regida, "TUQLO" •Danny Ocean, "por la pequeña Venecia" •Lisa Morales, "Hermanitas in the Rain" •Jazz Orishas, "Deniye" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:30:17

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Alt.Latino's guide to Chicano soul

7/24/2024
The genre commonly referred to as "Chicano soul" has that "you know it if you hear it" kind of sound. It's a bicultural interpretation of late 1950s and early '60s African American R&B ballads by Mexican American youth, influenced by the operatic style of Mexican rancheras. Broken hearts, unrequited love and loving the wrong person are often the main themes. Real talk: it's the smooth, bilingual vocals of Malo's 1972 hit "Suavecito" expressing the thrill of a new love that is still heard at lowrider car shows or the pleas of "You're Still A Young Man' by Tower of Power, to name a few examples. This week Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre unpack the genre and how the tradition is being reborn by a crew of young artists making it sparkle anew. Songs featured in this episode: •Malo, "Suavecito" •Joe Bataan, "I Wish You Love, P1. 1" •Tower of Power, "You're Still A Young Man" •Thee Sacred Souls, "Can I Call You Rose?" •The Altons, "Soon Enough" •Thee Sinseers feat. Joey Quinones, "Seems Like" •Mikey Jimenez, "Takin' All My Lovin'" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:28:27

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Omar Apollo, Karol G and Papo Vazquez

7/10/2024
Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre round up their favorite new tracks, including heartbroken music from Omar Apollo, a mix of jazz and Afro-Puerto Rican sounds from Papo Vazquez and a controversial new merengue electrónico track from Karol G. Songs featured in this episode: •Omar Apollo, "Empty" •Los Cenzontles, "Different Drum" •Mabe Fratti, "Oidos" and "Intento fallido" •Karol G, "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" •Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Hamilton de Holanda, "Mandalagh" •Papo Vazquez and Mighty Pirates Troubadours, "Plena Pa'Los Apache" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:28:24

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Super-producer Edgar Barrera on turning old-school genres into pop hits

6/26/2024
Even if you don't know Edgar Barrera's name, you know his work. The multiple Grammy-winning writer and producer has worked with dozens of the biggest names in Latin music — Bad Bunny, Maluma, Karol G, Camilo — the list goes on. But he's also one of the main forces pushing regional Mexican into the mainstream over the past few years, and turning Pan-Latin sounds into pop perfection. This week on Alt.Latino, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre visit Barrera in his studio, as he breaks down how he makes a hit song. Songs featured in this episode: •Toy Selectah, "Hay Guey" •El Cuarteto de Nos, "Enamorado tuyo" •Grupo Frontera, Nicki Nicole, "Desquite" •Manuel Turizo and Marshmello, "El Merengue" •Carin León and Maluma, "Según Quién" Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:33:01

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Alt.Latino's favorite music of 2024 (so far)

6/12/2024
To mark the halfway point of 2024, Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and NPR Culture Desk producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run down their favorite releases of the year so far, from a career-defining release from Nathy Peluso, a leveling up from Argentine rapper Trueno, introspective jazz from Melissa Aldana and so much more. Songs featured in this episode: •Trueno, "Tranky Funky" •Kali Uchis, "Dame Beso //Muévete" •Lau Noah ft. Gaby Moreno, "Aunque Suene Bonito" •Carlos Ares, "Amigo" •Angelica Garcia, "Gemini" •Melissa Aldana, "I Know You Know" •Nathy Peluso, "Legendario" •Reyna Tropical, "Cartagena" •Daymé Arocena (feat. Vicente García), "A Fuego Lento" •Akapellah (feat. Al2 El Aldeano, Faker), "Ni Con Money" •The Marias, "Run Your Mouth" •Grupo Frontera, "Me Hizo Un Favor" •Alvaro Diaz, Feid, "Gatitas Sandungueras Vol. 1" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:28:35

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The National Recording Registry's best Spanish language songs (and what it's missing)

5/29/2024
The Library of Congress' National Recording Registry is more than just a collection of music and sound — it's a reflection of who we are as a country. In April, two new Spanish language songs were added to the registry: Juan Gabriel's "Amor Eterno" and Héctor Lavoe's "El Cantante." This week on Alt.Latino, Felix and Ana take the opportunity to dive into the Spanish language songs that have made it into the historic collection, as well as share their dream picks for what should be chosen next. Songs featured in this episode: •Héctor Lavoe, "El Cantante" •Juan Gabriel, "Amor Eterno (En Vivo [En el Palacio de Bellas Artes])" •Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan" •Buena Vista Social Club, "Orgullecida" •Buena Vista Social Club, "El Carretero" •Santana, "Oye Como Va" •Lydia Mendoza, "Mal Hombre (Cold-Hearted Man)" •Dizzy Gillespie feat. Chano Pozo, "Manteca" •Ivy Queen, "Quiero Bailar" •Jose Feliciano, "El Reloj" • Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:35:10

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Wyatt Flores, Danny Ocean and Grupo Frontera

5/15/2024
Ana and Felix collect their favorite recent releases from the past few months, including new material from the breakout regional band Grupo Frontera, a country/Latin cross-over in the music of Wyatt Flores, a new song from groundbreaking rapper Mala Rodriguez and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, "Mas Que Nada" •Luis Muñoz, "Crescent Moon" •Mala Rodriguez, "Casi Nada [Explicit]" •Alih Jay, "Bang Bang (Mi Baby Me Mató)" •Cher, "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" •Grupo Frontera, "Me Hizo Un Favor" •Wyatt Flores, "Half Life" •Danny Ocean, "Cero Condiciones [Explicit]" •Fabiola Méndez, "Lamento en Celinés" •Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, "EL ÚNICO" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:32:49

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Alt.Latino's favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries

5/1/2024
It's the 10th annual Tiny Desk contest and there's been a strong showing of Latin artists behind desks across the United States and Puerto Rico. Felix and Ana sifted through all the entries and pulled their favorites from artists with roots all across the Americas. And if one of them ends up winning, you can thank us for the introduction. Songs featured in this episode: •Cathia, "Taza de Café" •Manu Manzo, "Celos" •Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices, "Quiero Volver" •Flaco el Jandro, "Lluvia Pesada" •Los Quinceañeros, "Guero" •La Doña, "Loser Girl" •Alejandro Aranda, "Pieces" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:37:05

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Angélica Garcia, Young Miko and The Mavericks

4/17/2024
Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite new music, from Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko's boundary-pushing new music, to Alejandro Escovedo's genre-bending rock and Angelica Garcia's electro-cumbia. Songs featured in this episode: • Young Miko, "Tamagotchi" • The Mavericks, "Moon & Stars (with Sierra Ferrell)" • Angélica Garcia, "Juanita" • Alejandro Escovedo, "Castañuelas" • Nella, Yendry, "Veinte Años" • Sheila E., "Bemba Colorá (ft. Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar)" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler. Hazel Cills is the podcast editor and digital editor for Alt.Latino, and our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:40:01

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Tracing the history of Latino artists making country music

4/4/2024
The release of Beyoncés Cowboy Carter has sparked a national conversation about who gets to sing country music and the complex roots of the genre. Which got Alt.Latino thinking — what about the Latinos in country? This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras travel to Austin, Texas to speak with AmeriChicana musician Carrie Rodriguez about the difference between violin and fiddle, strings and "strangs," and who gets to play country music. Songs featured: •Carin Leon, Leon Bridges: "It Was Always You (Siempre Fuiste Tu)" •Cuco Sanchez: "La Cama de Piedra" •Merle Haggard: "Big City" •Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys: "San Antonio Rose" •Robert Earl Keen: "Feelin' Good Again" •Chip Taylor, Carrie Rodriguez: "Dirty Little Texas Story" •Eva Garza: "Quiero Verte Una Vez Mas" •Rick Trevino: "Doctor Time" •Ruben Ramos: "Crying Time" •Sammy Arriaga: "Tennessee Whiskey - Spanglish" •The Mavericks: "There Goes My Heart" •Louie TheSinger: "Come and Take It" •Carrie Rodriguez: "I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran" • Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler. Hazel Cills is the podcast editor and digital editor for Alt.Latino, and our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:37:07

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What do we really want from Shakira?

3/30/2024
Shakira just released her first album in seven years, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and most listeners and critics have high praise. But this episode of Alt.Latino puts the record to the test. Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento talk about what makes a Shakira record a Shakira record, how pop artists reinvent themselves and loving your favorite artists even if you don't always love their music. Songs featured in this episode: •Shakira: "Puntería" •Shakira: "La Fuerte" •Shakira: "Obtener un Si" •Shakira: "El Jefe" •Paul Simon: "You Can Call Me Al" •Shakira: "Cómo Dónde y Cuándo" •Santana: "Smooth" •Shakira: "Cohete" •Karol G, Shakira: "TQG" •Miles Davis: "Bitches Brew" •Shakira: "Monotonía" •Shakira: "Escondite Ingles" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler. Hazel Cills is the podcast editor and digital editor for Alt.Latino, and our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:23:04

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Julieta Eugenio, Esteman and more

3/21/2024
The weather's heating up and so are the music releases. The hosts of Alt.Latino share their most quintessentially them picks, with Latin jazz across the board from Felix and indie pop-rock bops from Ana. The two sit down to ping-pong favorite picks back and forth from different parts of the country — plus, Felix puts Ana's picks to an impromptu test. Featured tracks: Lara Project, "Extraños" Julieta Eugenio, "Breath I" Esteman, Villano Antillano, "Noches de Verano" Rodrigo Recabarren, Pablo Menares, Yago Vazquez, "Santiago" Elsa y Elmar, "entre las piernas" Hurray for the Riff Raff, "Hawkmoon" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler. Hazel Cills is the podcast editor and digital editor for Alt.Latino, and our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:26:46

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A deep dive into Cuba's rich musical history, reported from Havana

3/6/2024
Is it really a good idea to take a vacation with your coworkers? If you're part of the Alt.Latino team, it is. Last month Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre decided to join Felix Contreras on a planned trip to attend the 39th annual Havana Jazz Festival, an international event that attracts fans of both Cuban music and jazz from around the world. Spread out among several historic venues around the Cuban capital city, the team spent eight days taking in the sights and sounds of one of the oldest cities in Latin America. Hours before they returned home, Felix and Ana recorded this episode reflecting on everything they heard and the legacy of Cuba's musical diversity. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:24:20

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Residente, La Yegros and El Cuarteto de Nos

2/21/2024
As the chill remains in the air for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and the heat of summer warms up the South, we take time to listen to new music from both parts of the world. Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre round up their favorite new music, including Southern Cone rock and cumbia, atmospheric vocals from the U.S. and even some delicate yet emotionally powerful music from the Catalan region of Spain. Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler. Hazel Cills is the podcast editor and digital editor for Alt.Latino and our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:23:23