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The decline of corridos tumbados? Plus, more jazz from FelixExplicitSome might call it whiplash, the way we sometimes zip from one genre of Latin music to another in our New Music shows. But I like to think of it as an expression of the richness an…
- It's a Bad Bunny summer in Puerto Rico: Ana recaps 2 of his Residency shows
Global superstar Bad Bunny is hosting an unprecedented 30 concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fans are calling it a defining cultural moment for the island. Anamaria Sayre…
Bad Bunny residency prep, new guitar tracks and Latin genre bendersBefore Ana heads off to see Bad Bunny's unprecedented residency in Puerto Rico, we chat a little about why the celebration is significant to the island and Latin music in general.…
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'Our joy is our resistance.'This week Ana and I share some of our long time favorites. While Ana leans into music discovery, I tend to bring more of the classics. In fact, I build playlists on a streaming ser…
Bad Bunny gets political, Brazilian grooves from Brooklyn, Reparto Cubano and moreAna and Felix break down Bad Bunny's latest political video. Hear their failed attempt at a blindfold listening game. Artists and songs featured in this episode: • Cheo, "Amor A…
Vintage cumbia, Ecuadorian folk, guitar jamming and Mexican rapOur selections this week feature a crate diggers' delight from Colombia and the sound of modern rap in Mexico. Featured artists and songs: • Óscar Agudelo y El Combo Moderna, "Es…
Karol G goes Pan-Latin, Argentine rock reimagined, Mexico now and thenKarol G leans into a Pan-Latin approach on her latest album. Jazz vocalist Roxana Amed reimagines classic rock from her native Argentina. And more. Artists and songs featured in t…
Best music of the year (so far)A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
New Tracks: Bruce Springsteen (yes, that Bruce Springsteen), pablopablo and moreThis week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country…
Accordions: From Eastern Europe to Latin America, with love!The influence of Eastern Europe immigration in Latin America can be heard in the way the accordion was adapted and adopted in countries like Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republi…
The Latin bands of the Tiny Desk ContestAlt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show. Artists and songs featured: • Es…
Musical lessons for living in the moment and meat-inspired band namesThis week's mixture of jazz, trance-inducing beats, Mexican folk and gorgeous indie pop has something for everyone. Featured artists and songs: Paloma Morphy, "1 tipo nuevo" Cam…
Guitarricadelafuente and Lido Pimienta return with stunning albumsCo-host Anamaria Sayre finally gets to share the new Guitarricadelafuente album with the world, and catch the NPR audience on the viral sensation Macario Martínez. Felix Contreras…
Music from South America, Spain and ... Mars?The music this week comes from a variety of countries and genres, some of it sounds like music you've heard ... while others sound like nothing you've heard before. Featured artis…
Rapper PJ Sin Suela on Puerto Rican hip-hop and moreExplicitAnamaria Sayre talks about the history of Puerto Rican hip-hop with rapper PJ Sin Suela. Featured artists and songs: • PJ Sin Suela & Chuwi, "Escúchame " • PJ Sin Suela, "Es La…
These Alt.Latino faves just keep getting better and betterExplicitAlt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre talk artistic growth and precocious talent. Featured artists and songs: • Natalia Lafourcade, "Cancionera" • Natalia Lafourca…
A Banjo, Bomba, Bardo y MásAnamaria continues to impress Felix with new female voices, while he shares more jazz and Puerto Rican bomba fusion. Featured artists and songs: • Queralt Lahoz, "LA FE" • Bardo…
Behind the scenes of Bad Bunny's Tiny DeskExplicitBad Bunny's Tiny Desk concert was the most watched premiere in the series' history. In this episode, Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre speaks with the superstar at the Desk and takes you…
A psicodélico deep dive, plus new music from Spain and ColombiaAlt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre play the new music that caught their ears this week, plus Felix delivers a deep dive into the roots of psicodélico. Featured a…
