Every week, Alt.Latino introduces listeners to new alternative Latin music, including diverse genres such as cumbia, Mexican garage rock, Panamanian rap, heavy metal mariachi and many more boundary-blurring sounds from around the world. In addition to music, Alt.Latino features interviews and insightful conversation about Latin events and culture.
Hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd's discussion of music and culture reflects their experiences as Latino immigrants (third and first generation, respectively), and is informed by Felix's long career covering Latin music and culture for NPR, NBC and Univision. Alt.Latino listeners actively contribute to these conversations and share their thoughts on music, politics, literature and cultural identity via Facebook and Twitter.
Jasmine and Felix are also frequently heard on NPR's news programs, where they speak to millions of listeners about the latest in Latin alternative music and the experiences of Latinos in the United States and abroad vis-á-vis music.
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With the ease and elegance of a true salsera, Camila Cabello presents stunning vocal runs and sharp, swishing hips that will captivate any audience.
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The song, released in February, packs in plenty of historical and current references. The Alt.Latino team translated and decode the lyrics.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to musician Rodrigo Amarante about his second solo album, Drama, which he says was inspired by a personal reckoning with his own understanding of manhood.
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"In Da Getto" is relentless and bound to keep energy up through a long night on the dance floor.
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From grocery stores to club floors, get ready for another Bad Bunny-filled season.
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A breakdown of all the reasons and ways members of the Alt.Latino community hold Mexican Regional near and dear to their hearts.
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It's Cinco de Mayo week and Alt.Latino wants to hear from YOU about Mexican Regional
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The Argentine duo performs a haunting and captivating set of covers, including songs by Leonard Cohen and Feist.
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The Puerto Rican singer performed three songs for this special Tiny Desk collaboration with AFROPUNK.
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The regular Alt.Latino chingonas talking about our 12 favorite acts from this year's virtual SXSW, including Vocal Vidas, Yasser Tejeda & Palotré, Ruido Rosa and more.