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AIRSLA links you to this voyage across the world in search of the best new Rock en Espanol and Latin Alternative music releases. Co-hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd also pay tribute to the pioneers of the genre.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelique Kidjo | The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz's rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia. | National Public Radio | 00:30:12 |
| Empress Of Plays' Greatest Influences | The Honduran-American vocalist shares her musical inspirations with Felix Contreras and guest host Jessica Diaz-Hurtado. | National Public Radio | 00:42:16 |
| Primavera Extravaganza | We empty the mail bag that was overflowing with new music. Mexico, Spain, Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse are featured. | National Public Radio | 00:45:28 |
| Musicians Tell Their Stories At SXSW 2019 | Over breakfast tacos and barbecue, Team Alt.Latino sat down with musicians at SXSW for interviews about their music. | National Public Radio | 00:56:32 |
| Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up | The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in. | National Public Radio | 00:56:10 |
| New Album and Shares Influences | The prolific electronic musician Helado Negro stops in to talk about his influences and his new album, THIS IS HOW YOU SMILE. | National Public Radio | 00:28:39 |
| A Journey Through The Film ROMA | Director Alfonso Cuarón handpicked artists to make music inspired by the characters from his Oscar-nominated film with stunning results. | National Public Radio | 00:34:03 |
| Many Shades of Latinx Culture | Through four wide-ranging conversations; with a punk singer, a reporter, Latin American expats and Rita Moreno, we survey the culture. | National Public Radio | 00:38:10 |
| Music and Democracy In Brazil | Musicians have a long tradition of staring down military dictatorships and oppressive governments in Brazil. | National Public Radio | 00:36:17 |
| From Iconic To New Discoveries | We're sure you've heard of Santana but do you know Y La Bamba? This week's show features new music from icons and new artists... | National Public Radio | 00:31:28 |
| Los Lobos' Master Storyteller | Good Morning, Aztlan collects several well-known Louis Perez compositions as well as his thoughts on a variety of topics. | National Public Radio | 00:28:45 |
| Songs That Unite | An excerpt of a year-long series featured on NPR that speak to unity and inspiration. | National Public Radio | 00:31:24 |
| Bad Bunny En Espanol | In an interview from Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny talks about his influences and the music on his new record. | National Public Radio | 00:20:19 |
| Listeners: Best of 2018 | Jasmine Garsd returns to review listeners' favs. We heard music we knew and also some discoveries. | National Public Radio | 00:31:38 |
| AltLatino's Best of 2018 | It's been another watershed year. Felix Contreras, Stefanie Fernandez, Marisa Arbona Ruiz and Catalina Maria Johnson round up 2018's best. | National Public Radio | 00:58:21 |
| Pre-Winter Extravaganza | A batch of new music to enjoy just before the Solstice and much colder weather. | National Public Radio | 00:38:34 |
| Guest DJ Arturo O'Farrill | The latest album from O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is a collaboration with Mexican son jarocho musicians. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Dia de los Muertos | Musical ofrendas highlight our annual celebration of family and friendship. | National Public Radio | 00:38:25 |
| Jerry Gonzalez Appreciation | An appreciation for Latin jazz musician Jerry Gonzalez. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Rubén Blades New Album | The iconic actor and musicians teams with Jazz At Lincoln Center to sing both bog band swing tunes and songs from his catalog. | National Public Radio | 00:48:07 |
| Alt.Latino Icon: Jose Feliciano | The iconic musician talks about his career and plays songs that influenced his music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Cuban Treasures Unearthed | The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions proves these friendly gatherings were incubation chambers for Afro-Cuban music and jazz. | National Public Radio | 00:42:12 |
| Latin Band Sampler | Latin music is well represented in the popular Tiny Desk Concert series. | National Public Radio | 00:40:47 |
| One Year After Maria | A collection of stories from NPR News about the devastating storm and its aftermath. | National Public Radio | 00:48:12 |
| La Dame Blanche | This special Spanish language Podcast highlights a Cuban Urbano hip-hop artist in her own words. | National Public Radio | 00:23:08 |
| Punk Pioneer's New Album | THE CROSSING tells a story of identity and rock and roll dreams on Alejandro Escovedo's newest album. | National Public Radio | 00:33:44 |
| Samba Inspires New Novel | Air That You Breathe by Frances De Pontes Peebles captures samba's golden age. | National Public Radio | 00:38:54 |
| Nuance of Identity | Summer's almost over so we present new sounds and two video premiers from upcoming albums... | National Public Radio | 00:38:19 |
| Mid Summer New Music Round Up! | Great new music to get you through the rest of the summer! | National Public Radio | 00:29:39 |
| Celebrating Musical Diversity | Latinx bands who feel shut out of the mainstream Fests find gigs at Latin music festivals. | National Public Radio | 00:38:17 |
| Activist Musicians | Musicians use music to challenge the President Trump's immigration policies. | National Public Radio | 00:45:19 |
| Favorite Latin Songs | We laugh, we cry, we celebrate the best of the year so far with everything from bugalú to boleros to Latinx punk. | National Public Radio | 00:52:12 |
| Harold Lopez-Nussa | The pianist's new album is a lesson on contemporary Cuban piano, performed with a trio with strong familial ties. | National Public Radio | 00:28:28 |
| Groundbreaking Cable Drama | Vida show runner Tanya Saracho about portraying Latinx stories of queerness, family and gentrefication with... | National Public Radio | 00:29:03 |
| J Balvin | After cracking the American pop charts last year, he won't Settle For Anything Less Than World Domination. | National Public Radio | 00:31:28 |
| Encore: Remixing Classics | We discuss how and whether to remix legendary recordings and feature a new album of remixed salsa classics. | National Public Radio | 00:28:60 |
| Guest DJ Los Texmaniacs: Conjunto Specialists With A Knack For 'Cruzando Borders' | The San Antonio-based band can trace its musical roots back to conjunto's beginnings in the early 1930s. The group plays guest DJ with tracks from its Spanglish-titled new album. | National Public Radio | 00:28:60 |
| Queer, Punk And Latin | A panel of women on what it takes to make in in the Latin music business while staying true to your gender identity. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Latinx Artists We Loved | The NPR Music staff watched almost 5,000 videos during the Tiny Desk Contest. We highlight five Latinx artists... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Guest DJ Kali Uchis | The Colombian-American singer recalls childhood memories tied to music and plays songs that inspired her debut album. | National Public Radio | 00:35:28 |
| Cuco The Cariño | At 19, the producer and singer born Omar Banos has built a millions-strong following for his infectious dream pop... | National Public Radio | 00:19:37 |
| South By Southwest 2018, Act 2 | Some artists we can't wait to see at the annual music conference in Austin. A wide spectrum of styles and genres. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| South By Southwest 2018, Act 1 | We host our first SXSW Showcase with two bands that show off distinct styles and approaches to Latin music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Two Indie Latino Films | Latino film makers create compelling histories of two Chicano civil rights figures in their new films to air on PBS. | National Public Radio | 00:26:15 |
| Uruguayan Music | Guest DJ Jorge Drexler shares music from his native Uruguay that influenced his own music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Reggaeton In The Age of #MeToo | This week, we have a thoughtful discussion of the genre's sometimes controversial depiction of women. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Music With Afro-Latinx Roots | All the music in the show this month has musical or cultural ties to Africa, in celebration of Black History Month. | National Public Radio | 00:32:40 |
| Rita Moreno Life and Accents | The iconic actress talks about her new role on One Day At A Time on Netflix and offers lessons about life. | National Public Radio | 00:31:38 |
| Louie Vega | The pioneering DJ and member of Masters At Work talks about his recent Grammy nomination, growing up in the Bronx... | National Public Radio | 00:38:17 |
| Kick Off Your 2018 | We've already featured some great tunes on the blog — now we add even more great music on the podcast. | National Public Radio | 00:38:04 |
| Salvadoran Artists | Four artists with roots in El Salvador discuss their art and the threat to the country's immigrant community. | National Public Radio | 01:01:03 |
| Making Movies Talk | A new feature: the Album Chat, a conversation about a new album by the artist who made it. This week, Making Movies. | National Public Radio | 00:40:38 |
| The Songs Of 2017 | We call on some of the top Latinx music writers to help us look back at some of their top cuts of 2017. | National Public Radio | 00:48:38 |
| Top 10 Latin Albums | In a genre going in many directions, how do you choose just a few favorites? We share our results for 2017. | National Public Radio | 00:59:37 |
| Gaby Moreno In Concert | Her voice dripping with Southern R&B grit, Moreno and her band never lose sight of the emotion in the holiday... | National Public Radio | 00:57:40 |
| Last New Music Show | Our mail bags are bulging with new music as the year draws to a close. Rock, hip-hop, soul and rancheras. We have it all! | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Pixar Film, COCO | We talk about the new film COCO, with an NPR entertainment reporter and some of the principals of the film. | National Public Radio | 00:30:01 |
| Road Trip | Alt.Latino makes the trek to Las Vegas to cover the Latin Grammy's! Join us for a visit to the Red Carpet! | National Public Radio | 00:30:26 |
| Guest DJ: iLe | The Puerto Rican artist spins classics from another era, the raw material that helped her create the album iLevitable. | National Public Radio | 00:35:21 |
| Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez | The jazz drummer is much more than that job title suggests - his new album Bad Hombre addresses current events instrumentally. | National Public Radio | 00:31:23 |
| Lin-Manuel Miranda & Karen Zacarias | This week, conversations with two greats of the theatre stage; one you probably know and the other you should. | National Public Radio | 00:29:45 |
| Homage To Afro-Cuban Jazz Pioneers | Pianists Chucho Valdes and Arturo O'Farrill honor their fathers, Latin jazz greats Bebo Valdes and Chico O'Farrill... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Alt.Latino As Prognosticator | Alt.Latino favorites rub elbows with Latin music superstars for Latin Grammy nominations. How we covered them last year. | National Public Radio | 00:40:21 |
| Latin Music And L.A. | A massive cultural exhibit illustrates the connection between Southern California and Latin America... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Dolores Huerta: Jazz Fan | Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta visits to talk about the new documentary about her life. Also history, politics and music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Santana & The Isley Brothers | Carlos Santana teamed up with iconic soul and funk band The Isley Brothers for a new album dedicated to peace through music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| End of Summer Music | New music to drive out that endless loop of "Despacito" playing in your head! Featuring two AltLatino contributors... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| "Despacito" Deeper Dive | It was the No. 1 song in America for 16 straight weeks. We explore the musical, sociological and business ripples created... | National Public Radio | 00:30:22 |
| Artists You Should Know About | This week, we share our favorite discoveries from the annual Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Latin Alternative Music Fests | Our annual cruise of summer music festivals dedicated to Latin Alternative music, arts and culture... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Midsummer Roundup | Beat the heat with this sampler of new tunes - everything from rock to Latin jazz to electronic to cumbia and flamenco. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Encore: Cuba | The musical exchange between the US and Cuba goes back to the 19th century. Thankfully, politics never filtered down to musicians | National Public Radio | 00:28:58 |
| Guest DJ Raul Midón | The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist blends jazz, Latin music and soul seamlessly on his new album, Bad Ass And Blind. | National Public Radio | 00:28:57 |
| Guest DJ Ozomatli | The globetrotting SoCal band shares tracks from its new album Non-Stop: Mexico/Jamaica, bringing music and laughs to the studio. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| 3 Latinx Artists | Our summer music magazine features 3 artists: the band Making Movies, writer Gabby Rivera & singer Natalia Lafourcade .... | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Guest DJ: Chicano Batman | How the members of this SoCal band developed the funky, one-of-a-kind sound that propelled it to national success. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| ÌFÉ Live In Philly | An electric performance by the Puerto Rican band. We speak with them about their innovative approach to Yoruba culture. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Guest DJ: Café Tacvba | To celebrate its new album, Jei Beibi, the iconic Mexican band visits us to play guest DJ and talk about everything but the album. | National Public Radio | 00:28:51 |
| Guest DJ Juana Molina | We were thrilled to have her on the show in 2013 to talk about her album, Wed21, her musical influences, and how to rebel... | National Public Radio | 00:45:52 |
| Guest DJ Antonio Lizana | The Spanish musician joins us for a bilingual show exploring the common roots of flamenco and jazz. | National Public Radio | 00:30:05 |
| PBS To Rebroadcast 'Latin Music USA' | AltLatino Extra presents a Q&A with the co-creator and Supervising Producer of the seminal PBS music documentary series | National Public Radio | 00:16:40 |
| Getting Down With Quetzal | Members of the Grammy-winning Chicano roots band Quetzal share an eclectic mix of what they're listening to... | National Public Radio | 00:37:36 |
| Spring New Music Roundup | Hear what's new in the world of Latin music with 22 albums that run the gamut from roots to electronic, rock, hip-hop, jazz and folk... | National Public Radio | 00:33:32 |
| Life And Music After Calle 13 | The former Calle 13 frontman starts a new musical chapter with his album and documentary film about his trip around the world. | National Public Radio | 00:29:30 |
| Sergio Mendoza, Vinyl Collectors & Tejano Punks | Hear three mini-profiles of musicians and filmmakers whose art captures Latinx culture and identity in very different ways. | National Public Radio | 00:31:38 |
| Latin Musicians In SXSW | A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's South By Southwest festival. Hear thoughts and music... | National Public Radio | 00:29:23 |
| Latin Artists Tiny Desk Contest | Discover a few of the many Latin bands that submitted videos for NPR Music's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest. | National Public Radio | 00:44:41 |
| Celebrating Mujeres | March 8 is International Women's Day. A panel of Latinx music journalists explores feminist movements in music and culture. | National Public Radio | 00:44:14 |
| Puerto Rico Musical Exchange | Percussionist Bobby Sanabria helps investigate the musical dialogue between island and mainland. | National Public Radio | 00:33:36 |
| Being Unapologetic, Being Afro-Latina | Janel Martinez, founder of the blog Ain't I Latina, talks about Afro-Latina identity and the power of visibility... | National Public Radio | 00:26:14 |
| Woody Guthrie's 'Deportees' | Tim Z. Hernandez's new book, 'All They Will Call You', is about the plane crash that inspired Guthrie's song "Deportee." | National Public Radio | 00:30:13 |
| Afro-Brazilian Mixtape | Continue celebrating Black History Month with a dive into the vibrant world of Afro-Brazilian music, including hip-hop, funk, soul and jazz. | National Public Radio | 00:39:02 |
| Smithsonian Folkways | With Folkways curator Dan Sheehy as a guide, explore how the music of West Africa influenced Latin America and the Caribbean. | National Public Radio | 00:44:37 |
| Truth Of Latin American Hip-Hop | It's more than just music - it's cultural exchange. Hear a conversation and a few tracks from all over the region. | National Public Radio | 00:32:20 |
| Radio Ambulante | Radio Ambulante is a Spanish-language podcast that features a wide array of voices and stories. | National Public Radio | 00:26:48 |
| POTUS Playlist | As Obama leaves office, we dig up some of the Latin music that's made his playlists. | National Public Radio | 00:32:05 |
| Spring 2017 New Music Preview | Hear new tracks from Cafe Tacvba, Dayme Arocena, Chicano Batman, Hurray For The Riff Raff and more! | National Public Radio | 00:36:07 |
| Listeners Pick Best Of 2016 | You've heard from us about the best Latin music of the year - now, we're hearing from you. | National Public Radio | 00:45:36 |
| Best Latin Music Of 2016 | This was a year for redefining expectations and defying conventions in Latin music. Hear some of the highlights. | National Public Radio | 00:43:54 |
| Carlos Santana: Trailblazing Sound | The original Santana made music history nearly 50 years ago. When the band reunited this spring, he told us how he did it. | National Public Radio | 00:30:58 |
| Sounds Of Cuba, Exile & At Home | In the wake of Castro's death, we examine the artists who remained in Cuba after the revolution and those who've left... | National Public Radio | 00:31:45 |
| The Lost Tapes Of Caife | Ecuadorian DJ Daniel Lofredo Rota found a box of tapes from his grandpa's record label, part of his country's musical heritage. | National Public Radio | 00:29:57 |
| Music For Healing | A mix of meditative music, recorded before the votes were tallied, to help you over the bruising election season. | National Public Radio | 00:31:36 |
| Remembering Those Who've Left Us | In what's become an annual Día de los Muertos tradition, we play music and personal dedications honoring the departed... | National Public Radio | 00:44:25 |
| Latino Noir | Good guys, bad guys, cops and intrigue. It's all part of the world of Latino noir fiction. Carmen Amato takes us on a tour. | National Public Radio | 00:37:58 |
| Love For The Lead Guitar | An accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist dives deep into the world of the lead guitar with a playlist of her favorites. | National Public Radio | 00:34:35 |
| Sounds Of Cuba Today | Cuban musicians are mixing tradition with contemporary styles to create sounds that defy description or categorization. | National Public Radio | 00:34:35 |
| Cuban Piano 101 | The piano is as much a defining sound of Cuban music as percussion. This week: How they interpret Africa via the keyboard. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| Cuba: Musicians Jam | The musical exchange between the United States and Cuba goes back to the 19th century... | National Public Radio | 00:28:58 |
| Latin Music On Our Small Stage | We sample some of the Latin artists who've performed in NPR's one-of-a-kind concert series, the Tiny Desk Concerts. | National Public Radio | 00:41:21 |
| Bomba Estereo | Music from across the Latin world, plus an unforgettable "tribute to little brown girls everywhere." | National Public Radio | 00:42:50 |
| Willie Bobo: An Appreciation | The percussionist and bandleader, who died in 1983, played a significant role in Latin jazz history. A new album... | National Public Radio | 00:36:60 |
| Tribute To Juan Gabriel | The immensely popular Mexican singer died Sunday. We gather some friends to mourn his death, celebrate his music and unpack his legacy | National Public Radio | 00:39:02 |
| Fea Talks Latina Punk | The Texas punk band joins us to discuss beauty standards and Latina identity and to share some loud music with a wicked sense of humor. | National Public Radio | 00:46:24 |
| Your Own Latin Music Scene | Hear new sounds from musicians who fly below the radar in Latin America. Remezcla music editor Isabelia Herrera shares key tracks. | National Public Radio | 00:32:23 |
| New Obsessions In Latin Music | We document our eclectic musical passions - including amazing music from the Los Angeles Tropical revival. | National Public Radio | 00:29:47 |
| Cool Songs to Beat Midsummer Heat | The music gets very chill this week with smooth Latin soul and Mexican folk renditions of music from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. | National Public Radio | 00:34:33 |
| Fierce Women Of Latin Music | In this week's episode of Alt.Latino, hear the music of "Las Mostras": the powerful, talented women of Latin music. | National Public Radio | 00:34:60 |
| Three Cities, Four Festivals | Philadelphia, New York and Chicago hosted four Latin Alternative music festivals within 48 hours. We got to all of them. | National Public Radio | 00:49:09 |
| Guest DJ Agustín Lira | The veteran protest singer reflects on a crucial time for the farm-worker movement when he helped organize workers using music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:55 |
| The Best Of 2016 (So Far) | We're halfway through the year, and we've already heard so much great music. | National Public Radio | 00:48:16 |
| Love And Pride On The Dance Floor | The recent tragedy in Orlando hit a space that's practically sacred for gay Latinos. We celebrate stories of the dance floor | National Public Radio | 00:31:48 |
| An Alt.Latino Love Story | Good music is good music, and breaks down all barriers. Mexican bluegrass, Venezuelan retro, and a Honduran-Canadian crooner | National Public Radio | 00:41:30 |
| A Guided Tour: Colombian Music | Betto Arcos has just returned from a trip to Colombia, and he brings a deep dive into the country's best music. | National Public Radio | 00:40:32 |
| We Are Everywhere | As Latino populations grow, local music scenes are thriving. We showcase a few artists from places off the beaten path. | National Public Radio | 00:39:22 |
| Road Trip With Attitude | Here's a collection of Central American heavy metal, Cuban guitar jazz and Brazilian DJs. | National Public Radio | 00:33:02 |
| Latino Orchestral Music | Hear re-imagined pre-Colombian music and arias from the jungles of Brazil and Tom Huizenga from NPR Music's Deceptive Cadence. | National Public Radio | 00:33:37 |
| Guest DJ Junot Diaz | Award-winning author Junot Diaz picks an exciting assortment of bachata and urban merengue to play on the show. | National Public Radio | 00:47:09 |
| Remixing Classics | How and whether we remix legendary recordings - and, along the way, feature a new album of remixed salsa classics. | National Public Radio | 00:35:41 |
| 6 Young Music Producers | We offer a view from inside the mixing room, featuring talents you should know. | National Public Radio | 00:38:17 |
| Caetano Veloso And Gilberto Gil: Living History | This week on Alt.Latino, the two iconic Brazilians discuss history and music. | National Public Radio | 00:31:10 |
| Carlos Santana's Trailblazing Sound | The original Santana made music history nearly 50 years ago. The guitarist tells how he and his collaborators did it. | National Public Radio | 00:30:59 |
| Guest DJ Daymé Arocena | In a fun and vibrant conversation, the Cuban singer makes it clear that her country's political isolation from the U.S. didn't apply to music. | National Public Radio | 00:39:29 |
| 'Ladies Of Spring' Mix | Cuban disco, Colombian love ballads, breezy Honduran-American anthems and winding Brazilian hip-hop: Meet the women... | National Public Radio | 00:41:33 |
| SXAmericas 2016: Embarrassment Of Riches | The festival-within-a-festival at Austin's SXSW featured more than 200 Latin bands. Choosing just six to highlight was a challenge. | National Public Radio | 00:45:17 |
| The Blossoming Of Kat Dahlia | The pop singer's recent live shows reveal a performer who's finally hitting her stride. She discusses her musical influences and... | National Public Radio | 00:39:22 |
| The 2016 Tiny Desk Contest | This week on Alt.Latino, hear an incredible range of Latin sounds from this year's entrants. | National Public Radio | 00:49:32 |
| Seu Jorge's Musical DNA | The Brazilian singer and actor reveals how his music has been shaped by samba, funk and David Bowie. | National Public Radio | 00:31:38 |
| How To Break Hollywood's Rules | NPR film critic Bob Mondello joins us to discuss actors and filmmakers who are showing the industry what diversity looks like. | National Public Radio | 00:30:15 |
| Inside 'Bordertown' | Lalo Alcaraz and Gustavo Arellano, sit down with us to discuss creating culturally relevant comedy and making history. | National Public Radio | 00:30:58 |
| Love Stories In Union Square | Alt.Latino puts aside its hatred of Valentine's Day to hear New Yorkers' tales of love lost and found. | National Public Radio | 00:33:04 |
| Sidestepper: Richard Blair's Timeless Great Idea | The Colombian band has a long history of widespread influence and electronically enhanced grooves. We have a music-filled discussion ... | National Public Radio | 00:33:38 |
| Midwinter Pick-Me-Up Mix | Ever have one of those days when the world is conspiring against you? ... This mix ought to help lift your spirits. | National Public Radio | 00:35:04 |
| Getting Personal With Natalia Clavier | The Argentine singer makes her own music when she's not working with the band Thievery Corporation. | National Public Radio | 00:45:32 |
| New Music & Remembering A Legend | Hear new music from around the world, as well as a batch of songs that pay homage to David Bowie. | National Public Radio | 00:39:02 |
| Cubanos Redefine The Classics | Cuba has a rich tradition of both Afro-Caribbean and classical music. Now, vibrant young musicians are re-imagining both. | National Public Radio | 00:44:32 |
| Screwmbia Style | Pump up your New Year's Eve dance party with help from Texas "screwmbia" DJ Luis Espada, King Louie of the Peligrosa collective. | National Public Radio | 00:37:37 |
| Gaby Moreno In Concert | Her voice dripping with Southern R&B grit, Moreno and her band never lose sight of the emotion in the holiday classics they perform. | National Public Radio | 00:58:01 |
| Los Mejores: Favorite Musicians Of 2015 | Colombian soul singers, Miami bad girls, Mexican crooners and many more. Hear the music that rocked our world. | National Public Radio | 00:49:20 |
| The Jewish-Latin Music Connection | With Hanukkah around the corner, we explore the huge influence Jewish musicians have had on Latin music. | National Public Radio | 00:35:32 |
| Sounds & Styles From the Latin World | This week hear a wide variety of sounds: Guatemalan Hip-Hop, Argentine MCs, Puerto Rican Soul And More... | National Public Radio | 00:36:52 |
| A Life Of Storytelling | Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien visits to share some of her favorite stories and music. | National Public Radio | 00:30:38 |
| Best Latin Film Soundtracks | Latin America continues to make an impact on audiences around the world. This is our first show looking at Latin American cinema. | National Public Radio | 00:34:13 |
| Día De Los Muertos: Sonic Altar | Once a year, to celebrate Day Of The Dead we pay tribute to those we've lost with the help of music and listeners. | National Public Radio | 00:46:47 |
| Horror-Movie Mixtape | Hope you had a light breakfast, because we're set to pump up the music and run for our lives. | National Public Radio | 00:36:50 |
| Rock In Indigenous Languages | We play songs sung in indigenous Latin American languages: Mapuche, Tzotzil, Guarani, Quechua and Tz'utujil from the entire Latin world. | National Public Radio | 00:36:18 |
| Twice The Fun With Guest DJ Ibeyi | The twin sisters bring a long playlist to Alt.Latino, turning this week's episode into a singalong. | National Public Radio | 00:39:08 |
| Rita Moreno: Fighting Back And Winning | The iconic actress and singer joins us to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, & what original West Side Story lyrics said | National Public Radio | 00:47:33 |
| New Tunes, Old-School Delivery | It's true: Some of us do still get our music from CDs. Alt.Latino has a stack of new ones to share. | National Public Radio | 00:39:57 |
| The State Of Kids' Music | Three Latino dads listen to children's music from the past and present. | National Public Radio | 00:34:47 |
| Speed Dating With Alt Latino | With so much new music from Colombia, Venezuela, Spain and more, it took some split-second matchmaking to get through this week's picks | National Public Radio | 00:33:30 |
| Latin Music From Around The Globe | Guest DJ and Latitudes writer Anastasia Tsioulcas joins us in the studio for a little globe-trotting. | National Public Radio | 00:30:20 |
| Songs About Fruit | From the Chiquita Banana Girl to the Banana Republic, listen to the rich, fruit-themed songs that pervade Latin music. | National Public Radio | 00:37:21 |
| A Witness To History | Our guest DJ has deep roots in Cuban music. Arturo O'Farrill just released a new album called 'Cuba: The Conversation Continues' | National Public Radio | 00:49:17 |
| Silk-Robe Songs: A Decadent Playlist | A mixtape for when you're leaning out onto your balcony, looking melancholy and pretending to be a classic Hollywood dame. | National Public Radio | 00:41:31 |
| Tijuana's Daughter: Guest DJ Ceci Bastida | The prolific musician joins us to discuss her life and times with Tijuana No! and Julieta Venegas, as well as her solo career. | National Public Radio | 00:40:50 |
| An Explosion Of Music | For those who can't get to New York City, we sample the Brasil Summerfest festival's diverse lineup. | National Public Radio | 00:38:40 |
| Latin Alternative Feast | Three festivals featuring Latin alternative music in one weekend speak to the growing popularity of the genre | National Public Radio | 00:37:01 |
| Narcocorridos | We analyze popular songs chronicling the escape of Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo this week... | National Public Radio | 00:32:40 |
| Keep It Moving | Guest share some of their favorite dance-music finds from across the Spanish-speaking world. | National Public Radio | 00:32:38 |
| Grooving With Guest DJ Novalima | The band spins music and discusses mixing electronic beats with Afro-Peruvian folk. | National Public Radio | 00:36:10 |
| Summer Solstice Mixtape | From the EDM clubs of Lima to the hip-hop dance halls of Fresno, slide into summertime... | National Public Radio | 00:30:24 |
| Mixtape For LGBT Pride Month | One of our resident DJ's, Oscar curates a playlist of songs to celebrate LGBT Pride. | National Public Radio | 00:33:07 |
| Learning To Fly | For those averse to flying, a collection of songs to get you... | National Public Radio | 00:51:14 |
| Dreaming En Español | A survey of the soft and airy, from Cuban remixes to fluffy Mexican pop. Soothe your summertime soul | National Public Radio | 00:29:60 |
| Piñata Protest | Our Guest DJ combines two sounds to make some of the coolest music in the world. | National Public Radio | 00:31:27 |
| The Pachanga Files | Here's music from the show that we recorded live, Rockanroleando In Austin. | National Public Radio | 00:54:20 |
| Pop Picks | Jasmine Garsd tries to play only songs by Miguel, but is thwarted. | National Public Radio | 00:51:60 |
| Happy Cinco De Morrissey! | We create a new holiday to celebrate an icon who's become a Mexican obsession on both sides of the border | National Public Radio | 00:41:54 |
| Honduran-Canadian Singer - Swedish Band | We've got Mexican bluegrass, Venezuelan retro and a Honduran crooner who makes beautiful music in Canada | National Public Radio | 00:41:30 |
| Mixtape For Robot Apocalypse | You knew this was going to happen eventually - might as well face it with a mix of great music. | National Public Radio | 00:30:30 |
| Selena's Legacy | It's been 20 years since the "Queen Of Tejano Music" was murdered. We look at her legacy. | National Public Radio | 00:36:13 |
| An Ode To Latin Soul | We showcases new artists who continue the tradition in Puerto Rico, Colombia, Miami and points beyond | National Public Radio | 00:44:54 |
| Grown And Sexy Mixtape | Champagne, chocolates, silk sheets - and this mix of sensual songs, from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil... | National Public Radio | 00:39:52 |
| Surviving South by Southwest | Our hosts called on others to help them wade through the talented Latin artists at this year's festival... | National Public Radio | 00:44:46 |
| Spring Music Mix | Hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd bring you great new music from across the Spanish-speaking world | National Public Radio | 00:33:07 |
| Latino Mix | We found some gems in listener suggestions: Cuban soul, Colombian dance & Mexican hip-hop | National Public Radio | 00:38:21 |
| Rock In Indigenous Languages | Songs sung in indigenous Latin American languages: Mapuche, Tztotzil, Guarani, Quechua and Tz'utujil... | National Public Radio | 00:37:12 |
| Favorites From The Tiny Desk | The best of the Latin videos NPR Music received from artists looking to perform behind the Tiny Desk. | National Public Radio | 00:56:06 |
| Villains Of Valentine's Day | Following our time-honored tradition of hating Valentine's Day, we revisit villains of Latin love songs | National Public Radio | 00:46:29 |
| Odd Combinations... | This week: Some odd combinations; Bolivian indigenous folk and electronic music, Ranchero pop love songs & more | National Public Radio | 00:30:36 |
| Chilean Rock, Colombian Soul, Texas Punk | Alt.Latino's first new music show of 2015 features a fierce new track by Chilean singer Camila Moreno. | National Public Radio | 00:29:25 |
| 'A Contrarian History Of The U.S.' | Lalo Alcaraz and Ilan Stavans' book is hilarious and important. It says something important about the present and the future | National Public Radio | 00:29:25 |
| Saudade | Singer Luciana Souza and producer Beco Dranoff join Felix and Jasmine to help explain what the Portuguese term saudade means. | National Public Radio | 00:40:58 |
| Starting 2015 With Dance Mix | NPR's Otis Hart stops by to spin some hot new Latin electronic dance music. | National Public Radio | 00:36:56 |
| Christmas, With Cantigas | Celebrate the season with songs from across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. | National Public Radio | 00:57:10 |
| The Best of 2014: Listeners' Picks | Listeners chime in with their own favorites of the year, including Chicano Batman and Helado Negro. | National Public Radio | 00:29:27 |
| Songs We Missed In 2014 | A lot of fantastic music gets left out of the weekly show. Here are some of the artists we unfairly neglected in 2014 | National Public Radio | 00:32:19 |
| Favorite Latin Music Of 2014 | Hear an eclectic batch of highlights, from a young Colombian soul singer to a Puerto Rican rocker. | National Public Radio | 00:53:47 |
| Thanksgiving Mix: Music For Thought | We help you dance and digest the holiday meals and help you digest what's been going on in the world recently | National Public Radio | 00:37:14 |
| 'World Music' With A Kick | NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas recently returned from the International world-music festival WOMEX. She shares her finds | National Public Radio | 00:38:46 |
| The Latin Grammys | With the help of Billboard's Judy Cantor-Navas, we find gems among this year's Latin Grammy nominees... | National Public Radio | 00:41:59 |
| Carlos Santana Seeks The Divine | His message is simple: Stay true to your light - music is a "positive thought that creates a million positive vibes." | National Public Radio | 00:42:52 |
| Dia De Los Muertos | We celebrate the holiday (and, by extension, lost loved ones) with laughter, tears and music. | National Public Radio | 00:44:27 |
| Cafe Tacvba's Influence, Then And Now | We celebrate Latin rock legacy, play new music, and discuss the film 'The Book Of Life' with Mandalit Del Barco | National Public Radio | 00:31:32 |
| 'Midnight In Mexico' | Journalist Alfredo Corchado covered the Mexican drug war. He talks of his book and the music he enjoyed while writing it | National Public Radio | 00:30:38 |
| New Cuban Hip-Hop Meets Old Cuban Soul | We remember Graciela, the Queen Of Latin Jazz, and showcase a great new Cuban jazz singer and rapper - La Dame Blanche | National Public Radio | 00:29:46 |
| New Obsessions In Latin Music | Our latest musical passions, including amazing music from the Los Angeles Tropical revival and new Latin soul. | National Public Radio | 00:30:16 |
| In Praise Of Latin Pop | Vocal coach Ximena Mor discusses why Latin pop stars don't always get the credit they deserve. | National Public Radio | 00:39:42 |
| Gustavo Cerati: A Latin Rock Legend | Alt.Latino celebrates the singer-songwriter and Soda Stereo leader, with guest host Ernesto Lechner. | National Public Radio | 00:56:36 |
| Remembering Gustavo Cerati | New music rooted everywhere from Colombia to Los Angeles and beyond. We owe a debt to Latin music legend Gustavo Cerati | National Public Radio | 00:30:18 |
| Remembering Cantinflas | One of the funniest comedians in Latin America made Spanish speakers across the world laugh. No music today. | National Public Radio | 00:31:03 |
| Soundtracks To The Story Of Latin Life | More new music including a Mexican legend, a mesmerizing French-Cuban duo and much more. | National Public Radio | 00:37:52 |
| Puerto Rican Princesses & Mexican Centaurs | A wide-ranging mix of new music - From young Nuyorican performer Princess Nokia to Brazilian legend Sergio Mendes | National Public Radio | 00:31:52 |
| On The Turntables | Our Guest DJ is Miss Mara, who spins fun eclectic mixes at a popular Mexico City bar called El Imperial. | National Public Radio | 00:54:47 |
| The Strength Of A Great Song | A reflection of how broadly Latin music is being expanded. Today's selections start with the foundation of a good song | National Public Radio | 00:34:52 |
| Five Conversations With Latin Music's Finest | Hear five different conversations with artists from the Latin music scene including Rene Lopez, Los Rakas and more! | National Public Radio | 00:43:37 |
| A Tour Of Spanish Harlem | We walk through Spanish Harlem alongside DJ Turmix for a tour of El Barrio and the musical genres born there, Boogaloo | National Public Radio | 00:40:18 |
| Musical Treasures | Treasures uncovered during the Latin Alternative Music Conference; Dominican songstress, Chilean pianist, Cuban crooner... | National Public Radio | 00:43:03 |
| Latin Alternative Music Conference | At LAMC in NYC, we hosted a panel... and discussed how the Latin music industry has changed over the past 15 years | National Public Radio | 00:31:06 |
| Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories | In this new book, writers from around the world explore the immigrant experience. Hear their stories. | National Public Radio | 00:41:20 |
| Latino Identity Through Music | We celebrate our fourth birthday with musicians from Winnipeg to Buenos Aires - reflecting a new Latino identity | National Public Radio | 00:50:08 |
| Guest DJ With Adrian Quesada | Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath, The Echocentrics, Ocote Soul Sounds and Spanish Gold all capture Quesada's vision | National Public Radio | 00:48:47 |
| The New Sounds Of Brazil | We follow our own tradition and play new Brazilian artists worth hearing. Our guide is Lewis Robinson. | National Public Radio | 00:49:48 |
| Spanish Punk, Puerto Rican Hip-Hop | Session includes a lovesick Puerto Rican rapper, wild Spanish punk rockers & globe-trotting Uruguayans | National Public Radio | 00:41:25 |
| Songs From Chile, Colombia & Beyond | Groove to sexy Mexican funk, sway to an '80s-tinged pop ballad with hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd. | National Public Radio | 00:42:26 |
| No Sleep 'Til Puerto Rico | Known for salsa and reggaeton, it also has a strong rock and rap scene. Boricua rocker A.J. Davila joins us | National Public Radio | 00:51:33 |
| Pachanga Festival 2014 | The annual music festival is one of the coolest Latin music events Austin, Texas has to offer. | National Public Radio | 00:47:26 |
| Latin Rock Lives | One of our favorite Caribbean rock bands, La Vida Boheme, join us at KUTX in Austin for an electrifying performance | National Public Radio | 00:52:02 |
| Cinco De Mayo Playlist | Whether you observe the holiday or not, here's a cool and relaxing set of songs to start of the month of May. | National Public Radio | 00:36:36 |
| 'Cesar Chavez': The Movie & The Man | We discuss the iconic leader and his recent biopic with writer Gustavo Arellano and film critic Ann Hoy | National Public Radio | 00:38:16 |
| Chicken Soup For The Ears | Co-host Felix Contreras plays soothing new music for his ailing co-host, Jasmine Garsd. | National Public Radio | 00:36:33 |
| Songs From The U.S.-Mexico Frontera | NPR took a trip along the border and highlight some of the music we heard along the way. | National Public Radio | 00:38:12 |
| Moshing In The Rain: Mexico City | We rode vans with rock stars & got serenaded by mariachi singers at this huge Latin American music festival | National Public Radio | 00:00:35 |
| Favorites From SXSW 2014 | Jasmine and Felix discuss their favorite SXSW music over heaping plates of Texas barbecue. | National Public Radio | 00:59:51 |
| Live From SXSW: Ana Tijoux | We liked the Chilean rapper's new album so much, we invited her to spend some time with us during SXSW | National Public Radio | 00:54:46 |
| Rene Perez Joglar Visits | Interview with the Puerto Rican singer and musician Visitante. Rapper Ana Tijoux, La Santa Cecilia and more | National Public Radio | 00:47:02 |
| Saudade: Untranslatable Word | The Portuguese term, which has no direct equivalent in English finds full expression in bittersweet music | National Public Radio | 00:40:58 |
| How Hip-Hop Changed Latin Music | Rapper Bocafloja and blogger Juan Data discuss how hip-hop trickled into Latin music, changing it forever | National Public Radio | 00:47:32 |
| Cradle Of Black Pride | More Black History Month: Music from one island and two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic | National Public Radio | 00:44:43 |
| Black, Latino And Proud | Black History Month with the LatiNegras Project, which documents stories and perspectives of Black Latinos | National Public Radio | 00:47:19 |
| Metal, Hip-Hop & New Ana Tijoux | In our eclectic and danceable mix, hear Chilean rappers, Argentine rockers and Mexican DJs. | National Public Radio | 00:39:49 |
| With Guitars Like Machetes | Join us for a journey from Son Jarocho music's birthplace in Mexico all the way up to Los Angeles | National Public Radio | 01:05:21 |
| A Day In Our Life | We drink tequila with a Tijuana band, dance to Brazilian funk/klezmer, & visit an Argentine lover of African hip-hop | National Public Radio | 00:45:42 |
| Spanish Songs Of Rebellion | We examine the role of rock and flamenco in regimes such as Francisco Franco's in Spain. | National Public Radio | 00:35:05 |
| 10 Songs For 2014 | Start your year off right with a mix of songs curated by DJ Oscar N. Featured artists include Milka La Mas Dura and more | National Public Radio | 00:31:10 |
| Our Holiday Gift To You | Latin alternative bands Bajofondo, Molotov, and Cafe Tacvba. It's our holiday gift to you, a special one of a kind... | National Public Radio | 00:57:13 |
| La Lupe, Queen Of Latin Soul | She was a rebel before it was cool: enchanting, hypnotic, tragic. We speak to La Lupe's biographer. | National Public Radio | 00:49:39 |
| Favorites Of 2013 | A look back at the diverse, exciting and adventure-filled year in Latin Alternative music. | National Public Radio | |
| La Mera Mera: New Music | New songs from the Latin world, big goats, masked surf rockers and bands you are willing to wait for in the freezing rain | National Public Radio | |
| Calle 13 Teams With Julian Assange | This week's episode of features a biting new track by the Puerto Rican rap duo. | National Public Radio | 00:34:18 |
| Peruvian Jungle Laments To ? | Killer vintage Peruvian cumbia, newer Argentine cumbia, Puerto Rican garage rock and a stunning Mexican rocker | National Public Radio | |
| Princesses And Musical Kingdoms | Join us in listening to brand-new tracks from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina and more. | National Public Radio | |
| The Day Of The Dead | We observe the holiday by offering music and memories to loved ones we lost this year, with special dedications from our listeners | National Public Radio | 00:41:02 |
| Riding 'The Beast' | Oscar Martinez narra acerca de sus ocho viajes atravesando Mexico de norte a sur, hasta llegar a la frontera con EU. | National Public Radio | 00:31:52 |
| Riding 'The Beast' | Oscar Martinez narrates his eight trips on top of freight trains across Mexico and up to the U.S. border | National Public Radio | 00:28:44 |
| Guest DJ With Juana Molina | Juana's new album, "Wed21", her musical influences, and how to rebel when your parents have the coolest musical tastes ever | National Public Radio | 00:46:21 |
| 7 Brand New Latin Musical Inventions | Jasmine and Felix discuss new musical creations..., with stops in Venezuela, the Dominican, Chile, New York and L.A. | National Public Radio | 00:35:07 |
| Cumbia: Latin America's Musical Backbone | From the tip of South America to the bodegas of New York City - dance to the beat of cumbia. | National Public Radio | 00:46:31 |
| 5 Latin Songs, To Cheer You Up | Our listeners recommend songs they play when they're feeling low and need a boost. | National Public Radio | 00:45:44 |
| Chile, Costa Rica & Grasshoppers | Great music from the Spanish-speaking world, legends, the music of Veracruz, and more... | National Public Radio | |
| Music From Chile, Mexico And Beyond | An eclectic mix of music that spans the Spanish-speaking world. | National Public Radio | |
| Argentine DJs Spin Their Favorites | The Argentine duo Frikstailers break down the ingredients that go into their music. | National Public Radio | 00:49:18 |
| Reinterpret The Classics | We've got some unexpected reinterpretations from Colombia, SoCal and Argentina's Juana Molina | National Public Radio | 00:33:31 |
| Argentine, Mexican & Panamanian | Folk from Argentina, a Chilean song of love lost, reworked Mexican cumbia and a rap take on a Panamanian classic | National Public Radio | 00:48:04 |
| Why Telenovelas Rule | U of Georgia Professor Carolin Acosta-Aizuru joins us to discuss her studies of telenovelas, Latin culture and society | National Public Radio | |
| Best Of Brasil Summerfest 2013 | Once a year, new and legendary Brazilian artists swoop through the New York City like a cool breeze. Here's a taste of the lineup | National Public Radio | |
| Alternative Music Conference 2013 | Amazing concerts and record samples at the annual Latin Alternative Music Conference, the single biggest event of its kind in the U.S. | National Public Radio | 00:53:35 |
| Sergio Dias | The front man for the legendary Brazilian band stops by to discuss Os Mutantes and the protests rocking Brazil | National Public Radio | 00:50:06 |
| Spanish Hip-Hop, And More | Amazing new music from across the Latin world. Spanish rapper Mala Rodriguez and some wonderfully danceable new music... | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| Conversation With Pedro Almodovar | The filmmaker discusses authenticity and keeping true to his artistic vision, despite coming of age in a repressive era in Spain | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| New Latin Songs That Rock | Chilean rockers channel David Byrne. A Mexican cumbia classic gets reworked. A Colombian electro-tropical tune has us dancing in our seats | National Public Radio | 00:52:56 |
| Immigration, Beer, And 'Devious Maids' | Great music from Cafe Tacvba, Ruben Blades and Los Tigres Del Norte plus an in depth conversation with two of our favorite bloggers | National Public Radio | 00:35:14 |
| New Loves And Legends | New releases by legendary bands like Brazil's Os Mutantes, and legends in the making, like Cuban singer Danay Suarez | National Public Radio | 00:42:30 |
| Black, Puerto Rican And Proud | The gifted Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderon visits to discuss history, music, culture and politics | National Public Radio | 00:33:41 |
| A Kind Of Magic | We highlight amazing young artists from Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico including Raquel Sofia, who currently sings backup for Juanes | National Public Radio | 00:48:03 |
| A Braid Of Words: Eduardo Halfon | More of Guatemalan author Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer', and his tastes in jazz | National Public Radio | 00:33:24 |
| Guest DJ With Eduardo Halfon | The author weaves narratives that seem unrelated, yet fit together perfectly. It's fitting that he picks jazz for this show | National Public Radio | 00:33:24 |
| Latin Songs To Make You Move | Kick back with us for Argentine cumbia, Venezuelan rock, Chilean pop and Mexican jarocho. | National Public Radio | 00:33:26 |
| Latin Songs About Coffee | Coffee runs through the veins of Latin America. Hear some of the songs the drink has inspired | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| Guest DJ: California Poet Laureate | We celebrate National Poetry Month with Juan Felipe Herrera, who discusses the songs that shaped him. | National Public Radio | 00:36:34 |
| Immigration, In Song Form | We talk to five people affected by U.S. immigration law, and play songs that reflect their experience. | National Public Radio | 00:25:36 |
| Essential Venezuelan Soundtrack | La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk. Part 1 | National Public Radio | 00:46:15 |
| Vive Latino 2013 | Once a year in Mexico City, hundreds of thousands of Latin-rock fans gather for the Vive Latino Festival, where you can hear legends and discover newcomers. | National Public Radio | 00:44:47 |
| From Austin, Con Amor | From heavyweights like Cafe Tacvba and Bajofondo to a vast array of newcomers, Austin's annual SXSF blowout has a strong Latin vibe. We explore some of the best. | National Public Radio | 00:41:03 |
| Composer Gustavo Santaolalla | The Oscar-winning Argentine musician, film composer and producer stops by to discuss his inspirations, and his approach to music. | National Public Radio | 00:59:08 |
| Guest DJ With Actress Miriam Colon | Colon has made a career of breaking barriers. At 76, she's still making moves. Here, she tells about her new role in the film "Bless Me Ultima". | National Public Radio | 00:25:49 |
| 7 New Songs For Kicking Back | This week's we feature mellow new music from Spanish rapper Mala Rodriguez, Nuyorican Chico Mann and more. | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| New Music From Puerto Rico | This week, Alt.Latino talks to great music journalists on the island and soaks up some new music. | National Public Radio | 00:54:36 |
| A Valentine's Day Extravaganza | Celebrate Valentine's Day with some of our favorite artists. Gustavo Santaolalla, Ruben Albarran, Tego Calderon, Lila Downs, Ana Tijoux and Jorge Drexler. | National Public Radio | 00:57:39 |
| 5 Songs That Transport You | New music from Chancha Via Circuito, Teri Gender Bender and more. | National Public Radio | 00:27:08 |
| 7 New Songs That Will Capture You | This week, we shine a light on unusual and stunning vocalists, from a remake of a Mexican pop hit to the stylings of a Chilean MC. | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| Mad Musical Scientists | This week we hear new experimental music from Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Washington, D.C. | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| Cooking Tamales For The Beatles | The celebrated Chicana author Sandra Cisneros swings by to discuss life, literature and the music that moves her. | National Public Radio | 00:47:06 |
| New Year, New Music | For 2013 some great new music, a stunning bolero from a Puerto Rican singer with rap hooks, a quirky Argentine duo's new creation and chopped-and-screwed Texas cumbia. | National Public Radio | 00:28:39 |
| Festivo Alt.Latino | Some of our favorite Latin alternative artists stop by to share holiday music and memories. | National Public Radio | 00:57:45 |
| Top 10 Latin Alternative Albums | We celebrate the music that rocked our world in 2012 - from a Colombian electronic journey to a Chilean rap masterpiece and a Mexican film soundtrack that left us breathless. | National Public Radio | 00:41:35 |
| 40 Years Of Los Lobos | In honor of the band's 40th anniversary, as well as a deluxe reissue of their classic 'Kiko', members Louie Perez and Steve Berlin share their music. | National Public Radio | 00:35:51 |
| Musical Film To Remember | Hecho en Mexico is a visually stunning, poetic and musically breathtaking new movie. Here's how this movie about Mexican life was made. | National Public Radio | 00:39:50 |
| Special Guest Calle 13 | The Puerto Rican duo talk about their musical inspirations, politics and the day they spent in a mental institution. | National Public Radio | 00:18:18 |
| Latin Grammy Nominees | Every year the Latin Grammy Awards have a handful of gems. Here, we play those that most excites us. | National Public Radio | 00:50:36 |
| Li Saumet From Bomba Estereo | The Colombian singer swings by the show to discuss her band's stellar new album, "Elegancia Tropical." | National Public Radio | 00:29:45 |
| Behind The Scenes With Cafe Tacvba | Meme and Quique, from the iconic Mexican band Cafe Tacvba, discuss their new album, and what it means to make music in Mexico today. | National Public Radio | 00:36:21 |
| Latin American Protest Songs | Gustavo Arellano guest-hosts an episode about political protest music from Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba and more. | National Public Radio | 00:59:38 |
| Love And Rockets (And Music) | Comic-Book Pioneers Gil & Jaime Hernandez introduced humorous and poignant Latino and LGBT characters to the world of comic books. | National Public Radio | 00:35:19 |
| 9 Exciting Latin Rap Songs | One of our favorite bloggers, Juan Data, joins a discussion of new Latin hip-hop. The result is an eclectic mix of music by artists that are ushering in a new era of Latin song. | National Public Radio | 00:44:03 |
| Guest DJ: Author Junot Diaz | Diaz stops by Alt.Latino to talk about books, music, immigration, the Caribbean diaspora, machismo etc. | National Public Radio | 00:46:47 |
| Latin Alternative Labels We Love | This week we share new tracks from record companies we love, and discuss how they got their start. | National Public Radio | 00:37:11 |
| Seven Musicians Who Break Cliches | This week we bring you new songs that move past the usual themes of love and lust - songs about aging, immigrating and self-acceptance. | National Public Radio | 00:37:38 |
| Ay Amor! Seven Unusual Latin Love Songs | This week on Alt.Latino we feature songs about many different types of love - falling in love, adoring a country and wishing you didn't care so very much about someone. | National Public Radio | 00:44:34 |
| Guest DJ: Tego Calderon | The Puerto Rican rapper stops by to play songs from his new album, spin some records from his eclectic collection and Puerto Rican independence. | National Public Radio | 00:33:57 |
| Guest DJ: Camilo Lara | The Mexican Institute of Sound's Lara shares a slice of the new sound he's concocting for Mexico. | National Public Radio | 00:41:06 |
| Muito Legal! Brazilian Summer Music | Once a year Brazilian artists flock to New York for Brasil Summerfest. Festival curator Béco Dranoff gives us a preview of the artists that will be rocking the Big Apple. | National Public Radio | 00:51:18 |
| Latin Alternative Music Conference | Raul Campos joins Alt.Latino from Santa Monica to highlight upcoming bands from the LAMC. | National Public Radio | 00:44:16 |
| Breaking Barrier And Pushing Boundaries | From rock musicians in Mexico exploring oompah sounds to an Argentine producer deconstructing native folk songs, this week's episode focuses on iconoclasts and innovators. | National Public Radio | 00:35:00 |
| Best Latin Alternative Music Of The Year | We're only half way through the year and it's already been a year of musical surprises. We recap our favorite artists and musicians of 2012 -- so far. | National Public Radio | 00:42:07 |
| Six Songs That Travel In Time | A Chilean nod to the 1990 documentary 'Paris Is Burning,' an ode to synth-heavy sci-fi soundtracks of the '80s and a punk tribute to '70s Spanish cinema. | National Public Radio | 00:26:33 |
| Chilean Politics And Being Married To Jazz | Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux stops by to discuss her most recent album, her secret desire to make a jazz record and her musical theories. | National Public Radio | 00:46:12 |
| Seven Songs For A Stormy Day At The Beach | We're in a maritime mood this week, spinning records that are as cool and deep as diving into the ocean. | National Public Radio | 00:33:02 |
| The Truth About Cinco De Mayo | Gustavo Arellano, from the syndicated column "Ask A Mexican!" joins us to listen to some Mexican music, and breaks down the origins of Cinco de Mayo - and why it's misunderstood in the U.S. | National Public Radio | 00:45:34 |
| Perfect Dance Show & Ana Tijoux's New Video | If you don't move to this mix from Angola, Argentina, Colombia and New York, we pronounce you dead. | National Public Radio | 00:43:06 |
| Shake Your Fists And Hips: 12 New Music Releases | We're feeling feisty, so join us if you dare, for some tunes from the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico and Puerto Rico. | National Public Radio | 00:37:40 |
| 11 Smooth New Latin Songs | Can't Fake The Funk: After traveling for the last month, a laid-back show with some new mellow tunes is just what the doctor ordered. | National Public Radio | 00:47:48 |
| Our Favorite Bands From Vive Latino 2012 | We just got back from one of the biggest music festivals in Latin America, and we've got great new music and stories to share with you. | National Public Radio | 00:40:08 |
| Music We Love (That Isn't Latin Rock) | Critic Ernesto Lechner and host Jasmine Garsd spin some records they listen to when they aren't playing Latin Alternative. It includes classic salsa, reggaeton, prog rock, cumbia, samba and much more. | National Public Radio | 00:31:06 |
| No Sleep Till Mexico City: Live Music Road Trip | Co-hosts Jasmine and Felix head off to two major music festivals: SXSW in Austin, Texas, and Vive Latino in Mexico City. | National Public Radio | 00:45:17 |
| John Leguizamo On Salsa, Hip-Hop And Acting | The eclectic performer's show Ghetto Klown features the music he grew up with, from Hector Lavoe to Kool Moe Dee. Leguizamo shares his favorite songs and thoughts about being Latino in Hollywood today. | National Public Radio | 00:49:20 |
| Lila Downs: The Music That Makes Her Fierce | The Mexican American singer shares the music that changed her life, from Miles Davis to Orishas. | National Public Radio | 00:55:29 |
| Cultural Cannibalism: When Artists Feed Off Each Other | Lambada joins pop, jazz meets rap and flamenco gets an R&B makeover. On this week's Alt.Latino, breathtaking new songs bring together an unusual mix of genres. | National Public Radio | 00:45:49 |
| A Little Bit Hip Hop And A Little Bit Rock And Roll | Our new mix features a tribute to an Argentine rock legend and a rapper's ode to the streets of Monterrey. | National Public Radio | 00:31:06 |
| ¡Metal! 9 New Latin Metal Bands | From Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and beyond, these bands will turn you into a headbanger. | National Public Radio | 00:58:02 |
| Un Poquito Más Duro, Un Poquito Más Suave | Argentine DJ mixes iconic Latin Alternative song with rock and roll classic, Colombian champeta and bullerengue get remixed, and a Cuban soul singer bound to make you swoon. | National Public Radio | 00:00:00 |
| Brazilian Lo-Fi, Mexican Pop Pleasures And More | Join us as we share our guilty Mexican pop pleasure, pay our respects to an iconic Argentine rocker, groove to an afro-Peruvian ode and rock out to Brazilian grunge. | National Public Radio | 00:25:57 |
| Algo Nuevo: 8 Smash Releases For 2012 | From Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Guatemala and the US, here's some artists we look forward to this year. | National Public Radio | 00:27:11 |
| Adiós 2011: 8 Songs To Celebrate The End Of The Year | For our very last show of the year, we do what we do best: bring you great new music from across the Latin world. | National Public Radio | 00:28:00 |
| 12 Latin American Protest Songs | This week's episode features artists who take the stance of denouncing social injustice. | National Public Radio | 00:50:44 |
| Lo Que Más Nos Gustó: Favorite Artists Of 2011 | As this retrospective roundup proves, it is nearly impossible to fit all the year's great music into one show. | National Public Radio | 00:54:14 |
| ¡Pura Candela! Burn Off That Thanksgiving Fat | Thanksgiving feasting might slow you down, but if this week's show doesn't make you move, nothing will. | National Public Radio | 00:29:18 |
| New Songs From Uruguay, Colombia, Chile and More | Sintonía Latinoamericana: This week on Alt.Latino we tune into the sounds of Spanish language music, from Chile to Mexico, Uruguay to Colombia. | National Public Radio | 00:28:00 |
| Érase Una Vez: From Argentina, Colombia And Spain | This week's show is all about songs with amazing stories and the power of comic books and graphic novels. | National Public Radio | 00:27:11 |
| Songs From Puerto Rico, Mexico And New York | ¡Que Rico! Ten funky songs to help you get down whenever you're feeling down. | National Public Radio | 00:40:57 |
| ¡Que Miedo! Terrifying Tales And Scary Songs From Latin America | Latin America has a wealth of scary folk legends. Here's a celebration of some our favorite songs and traditional Latin stories about demons, ghosts, and brujas. And yes, El Chupacabras is invited. | National Public Radio | 00:47:30 |
| Seven Dreamy New Songs | This week's songs feel like a strange trip across physical and mental borders. Join us as we listen to brand new tracks from the Latin world. | National Public Radio | 00:29:52 |
| Melancholy Releases From Latin America | A selection of somber songs that might even make you smile. | National Public Radio | 00:29:15 |
| New Rock Music From Venezuela, Brazil And Spain | We get heavy with headbangers and ballads from rock bands across the Spanish and Portuguese speaking world. | National Public Radio | 00:27:11 |
| All About Brazil Part II | In the second installment of our series on Brazilian music, Guest DJ Beco Dranoff shares new spins on traditional samba, big band sounds from Rio De Janeiro, and Sao Paulo rap. | National Public Radio | 00:30:04 |
| Candombe Rock, Illya Kuryaki Gets Back Together, And More | This week's show is full of stories of cultural and musical rebirth - themes of rejuvenation from all over South America. | National Public Radio | 00:32:18 |
| Special Guest Manu Chao | The iconic musician stops by to discuss his music, the unlikely (but hilarious) way he became a singer, his travels, his politics and of course - soccer. | National Public Radio | 00:38:06 |
| Chilean Folk, Cumbia And Celtic Music | This week we dove into Chile, Argentina, Brazil and beyond to find you some amazing releases. | National Public Radio | 00:28:47 |
| Fall Music Preview | We sample music from albums with one strong song after another. | National Public Radio | 00:30:20 |
| Reinterpretations | Covers can find unheard possibilities in familiar songs. This week we feature reinterpretations of classics from Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico and more. | National Public Radio | 00:25:27 |
| Mala Rodriguez Shares Her Music And Influences | The enchanting Spanish rapper spoke to us about how she embodies both the spirit of a poet and a loudmouthed truck driver. | National Public Radio | 00:30:23 |
| The Sounds Of SoCal | Intrepid musical explorer Felix Contreras brought us back the best of what he found on vacation in California: Mexican-American bands like Los Hollywood and Aparato! | National Public Radio | 00:29:30 |
| Guest DJ: Marcelo D2 | Rio de Janeiro rapper Marcelo D2 speaks with co-host Jasmine Garsd about his inventive blend of samba and hip hop, rap and social change, his transformation from street worker to rap icon, and why there's no love in São Paulo. | National Public Radio | 00:32:23 |
| Carla Morrison, Brazilian Grunge, Argentine Punk | Hear a re-imagined song by Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison, an Argentine trio takes on feminist punk and a Brazilian grunge band with a love for distortion. | National Public Radio | 00:29:25 |
| The 2011 Latin Alternative Music Conference | Movers and shakers in the international Latin music scene converged on New York for four days and nights. Here are their New Discoveries. | National Public Radio | 00:29:05 |
| New Music From The Bronx To Brazil | What do a Bronx-born Dominican princess, a Brazilian funk singer and an Argentine sound architect have in common? They're all bringing the house down with new music on this week's Alt.Latino. | National Public Radio | 00:26:50 |
| Fresh New Music To Cool Down Your Ears | It's hot. We invite you to cool down with some chill new tunes, perfect for the beach, from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more. If a yacht party isn't your thing, we've got plenty of melancholy tunes for a wistful walk on the beach. | National Public Radio | 00:26:31 |
| Guest DJ: Ozomatli | Two members of Ozomatli, Wil-Dog Abers and Ulises Bella, joined us from NPR West in Los Angeles to talk about their roots as a political band and their musical inspirations, which include artists as different as Eddie Palmieri and Ceci Bastida. | National Public Radio | 00:30:50 |
| From Brazil With Love: All About Tropicalia | In the '60s, the Brazilian music scene exploded with a brand new movement called tropicalia. Red Hot producer Beco Dranoff joins us for a primer on the genre prior to his release of "Red Hot Rio 2." | National Public Radio | 00:30:06 |
| New Music From Mexico, Puerto Rico And More | It's one of the noisiest, most exciting shows we've done yet. This week on Alt.Latino, garage rock from Mexico, Spain and Puerto Rico and softer tunes from across Latin America. | National Public Radio | 00:29:30 |
| Amazing Lyricists From Spain, Brazil And Beyond. | We celebrate some amazing lyricists from the Spanish-speaking world. | National Public Radio | 00:29:11 |
| New Music From Brazil, Colombia, Mexico And More | We share exciting new releases from Spain to Brazil, Puerto Rico to Colombia, and pay tribute to a Mexican classic. | National Public Radio | 00:28:38 |
| New Music From Mexico | Get your Cinco de Mayo on with a party-ready mix of new Mexican music. | National Public Radio | 00:30:35 |
| Guest DJ Geko Jones | Put on your dancing shoes! New York-based DJ Geko Jones pays us a visit and plays us some of the best dance music we've heard in a long time | National Public Radio | 00:29:08 |
| Brazilian Rap, Found Sound And Other Experiments | This week's show is a real emotional roller coaster, with songs that range from ecstatic love to social frustration and anguished heartbreak. Join us as we check out new music from Argentina, Brazil, Spain and much more. | National Public Radio | 00:30:28 |
| Old Sounds Make New Sounds | From Argentina to the Bay: This week on Alt.Latino we check out some new releases by artists who are taking apart traditional genres and putting them back together in ways that'll blow your mind. | National Public Radio | 00:26:17 |
| Guest DJ Rita Indiana | Get ready to break into a sweat: this week's songs were picked by one of Latin Alternative's brightest rising stars, Rita Indiana. The prolific Dominican writer, artist and musician takes a breather from her busy schedule to share some of her favorite songs and talk about her own music. | National Public Radio | 00:28:02 |
| Songs For Dreaming | Join us this week as we do one of our favorite things ? sharing brand new releases. This week, we have some amazing music that will make you feel like you're walking on air. | National Public Radio | 00:28:59 |
| New Latin Artists Playing At SXSW | Once a year, hundreds of music fans flock to Austin, Texas, to SXSW, a week long musical festival and conference, which showcases exciting new talent. In this week's Alt.Latino, we check out the rising Latin stars featured in this year's festival. | National Public Radio | 00:26:04 |
| Colombia Dreamin' | In the final installment of our Colombia series, we catch up with one of the country's superproducers, and a salsa legend performs his ode to the city of Barranquilla in an unusual setting. | National Public Radio | 00:23:36 |
| Voyage Through A Musical Country | Your intrepid Alt.Latino team travels through Colombia in search of good music, new friends and delicious food. | National Public Radio | 00:34:41 |
| Hot New Songs For The Dog Days Of Winter | Melt away your winter blues with an assortment of hot new tracks from across Latin America. It's an amazing mix of new releases to get your heart rate up, with a few free downloads for good measure. | National Public Radio | 00:28:39 |
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