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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Two Latinx friends. Wildly different music tastes. Each week they bring you música from the Latinx / Latina / Latino artists they love. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.
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A weekly exploration of the past, present and future of the Latino musical universe
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La Crema Mezcla provides a very energetic bilingual atmosphere while focusing on the best in Latin Christian Urban Music. The show targets young and young adult Latino markets all over the world. The show's structure is strongly music oriented, as Crème showcases different kinds of Latin Christian genres including Pop, Reggaeton, House, and Urban Music. La Crema Mezcla provides listeners with a unique approach because he also includes exclusive remixes, remixed blends, and matchups to the pr ...
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Welcome to DJ ReggNice's Latin Mix podcast. Featuring the best in Latin Urban Music which includes Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa. Some mixes will include Hip Hop, Dance, Freestyle, Mashups, and Blends. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Don't forget to follow his Instagram page @djreggnice
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If you remember legendary NYC clubs like Palladium, Limelight, and Latin Quarter (The LQ) then you will vibe with this one!!
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Originally aired during the thanksgiving season, we're bringing back this early days Indigenous artists episode for a lil indigenous summer series. We're giving you a little antidote to colonialist revisionist history by bringing indigenous artists who are making music that emphasizes their roots, integrating indigenous languages, instrumentation, …
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Episode 2381: La Crema Mezcla #2428
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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Omar Apollo, Karol G and Papo Vazquez
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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, "Oido…
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Episode 2380: La Crema Mezcla #2427
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On deck for this week we’ve got a slate of our favorite recent releases. True to form, this one really takes you on a mood shifting journey from summer reggaeton pops to experimental cello, from cumbia to electronic music and more. Featuring music by Los Angeles Azules, Emilia, Mabe Fratti, Nicky Jam, Ryan Castro, Boundary, La Santa Cecilia, Boza, …
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House music remixes of some of your favorite jams. It's a vibe!
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Episode 2379: La Crema Mezcla #2426
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It’s still pride month, and as it comes to a close we’re revisiting a 2023 episode featuring trans mujeres in Latinx music. Sadly the attacks that inspired this episode last year have only increased, so we continue to celebrate and honor these women and their musical contributions. Featuring music by Linn da Quebrada, Liniker, Arca and Villano Anti…
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Super-producer Edgar Barrera on turning old-school genres into pop hits
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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…
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Episode 2378: La Crema Mezcla #2425
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Think: songs your favorite Latina drag queens love to perform. Songs that might not be explicitly gay, but get the queers going. You know the ones. These are the gay anthems. Featuring music by Selena, Ana Gabriel, Gloria Trevi, Thalia and Celia Cruz.Show notes: https://bit.ly/4bckGwlFollow us:instagram.com/RadioMeneatwitter.com/RadioMeneanewslette…
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Episode 2377: La Crema Mezcla #2424
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It’s still gay Christmas over here, so we’re bringing you an episode from the archive featuring some of our favorite out queer and trans Latin artists. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton.Show notes: bit.ly/3KJDSqmFollow us:instagram.com/RadioMeneatwitter.com/RadioMeneanewsletter: bit.…
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Alt.Latino's favorite music of 2024 (so far)
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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 e…
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Episode 2376: La Crema Mezcla #2423
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This week we’re sharing some big chisme: We are writing a book!!!! And not just a regular degular book, but an illustrated, choose-your-own-adventure exploration of the impact of Latinx music on US culture and US culture on Latinx music. In today’s episode we talk through the process that got us here, and give you a little taste of the kind of thin…
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Episode 2375: La Crema Mezcla #2422
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Pride is nigh, querides, and this week we’re re-running an early-days (2016!!!) episode of Radio Menea featuring queer artists. Listen in to hear about queer Latinx musicians who've been doing it since forever, and some of the new generation of out and proud folks who are walking in their footsteps. We also talk about the origins of Pride and its i…
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The National Recording Registry's best Spanish language songs (and what it's missing)
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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…
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It's your boy ReggNice back with another one! Whether you're working out, pregaming for the Club or just ridin' out, this one is for you. Support this podcast by following @djreggnice on Instagram and Facebook.
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Episode 2374: La Crema Mezcla #2421
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This week, un invitado muy especial: Chilean indie darling and Radio Menea fave Alex Anwandter, talking about his new album Dime Precioso. Join us as we talk about his bimbo era, why he’s found his power in the superficial, the challenges of the music industry today, and how - as a long time “super gay” artist - he’s moving away from the commodific…
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DANCEHALL THROWBACK BANGERS, ENJOY!
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Episode 2373: La Crema Mezcla #2420
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This week we’ve got some new music from our faves. From bachata and dreamy bedroom pop to mariachi and vibey house, it’s an eclectic and entertaining ride, as always. Featuring music by Ronny Mercedes, DJ Aguilar, Tei Shi, Wisin, Yandel, Xiomara Fortuna, Marc Anthony, Girl Ultra, Yahritzia y Su Esencia and Ambar Lucid.Show notes: bit.ly/4bj1IFdFoll…
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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Wyatt Flores, Danny Ocean and Grupo Frontera
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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" •Lui…
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We celebrate our Pachamama with tunes from Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil and Latine musicians from the USA with roots in Ecuador, Mexico…throughout our lands, nuestra música shares the beauties of Pachamama and exhorts us to take good care of her! Happy Earth Day! ¡Feliz Día de la Tierra! Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearL…
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This week, Beat Latino celebrates immigrant workers, and honors the memory of Miguel Luna, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Cabrera, José Maynor Lopez, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, Carlos LNU — Immigrant workers fixing potholes in the middle of the night on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the author of the Star-Spangled Banner. They we…
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It’s a very special edition of Beat Latino dedicated to the divine Femme, closing out a month dedicated to Women’s HerStory. Songs by, for and about women from Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Peru and more spaces where nuestra musica thrives. Enjoy! Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthPrólogo: Otra vez la BrujaLizbeth…
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We have a change of seasons happening and lunar and solar eclipses coming up!. This week, we have songs centering the moon and sun for Eclipse Season on Beat Latino…from the romantic to the heart-broken to the joyful, a selection of tunes from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Guatemala and beyond as we celebrate the sources of light in our…
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This week’s Beat Latino goes Old School! A musical paseo and exploration of the classics: AfroLatine Divas of nuestra música from Cuba, Uruguay, Perú, México, Venezuela…and beyond. The amazing and legendary Divas whose songs are the soundtracks for generations of Latines. Enjoy! Featured photo: Omara Portuondo Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYea…
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This week’s Beat Latino is an exploration of Nuevo Folk Folklorico from LatinE lands! A selection of lovely, chill, folksy, rootsy tunes that take the strands of our folkloric and ancient traditions and weave songs anew for the 21st century! From Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Argentina, Dominican Republic, our folk folklórico is still a relevant part of…
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Episode 2372: La Crema Mezcla #2419
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This week we're bringing back an episode from the archive in honor of mother's day. We've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky to have two amazing and lovely mujeres that we get to call our mamis, so we invited them on to share their fave jams with us. Pia y Rosa each cam…
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Episode 2371: La Crema Mezcla #2418
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A mainstay of the salsa romántica genre, Victor Manuelle’s career has spanned over 30 years. And he’s still at it - last month saw the release of his 21st album, which includes his 65th top ten hit. This week we look back at his career, his hits, controversies, and his enduring impact on salsa today.Featuring music by Victor Manuelle, Frankie Ruiz,…
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Alt.Latino's favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries
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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 fea…
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Episode 2370: La Crema Mezcla #2417
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It’s Saturday morning. You hear the music and you know: te van a despertar. “Nadie me ayuda en esta casa!” Now you’re grown, nadie te ayuda a limpiar esta casa, and it’s time to take things into your own hands with a limpieza mix. This week, our faves to get you in the mood to sweep, mop and get your house in order.Featuring music by Luisito Ayala,…
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Episode 2369: La Crema Mezcla #2416
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It’s amazing, it’s fucked up, it’s weird, it’s fun, and it’s also maybe the most destructive force on earth. This week, we talk about money — in all its complicated glory — and bring you songs that address the little papelitos that make the world go ‘round.Featuring music by Cardi B, Juan Gabriel, Trinidad Cardona, Hector Lavoe, Virlán García, Fuet…
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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Angélica Garcia, Young Miko and The Mavericks
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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, "…
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Episode 2368: La Crema Mezcla #2415
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Have you checked out La Shaki’s latest album? This week, we’re getting into Shakira’s first new album in 7 years(!!!). Taking her back to her breakup album roots, she also brought us a few interesting collabs, jumped on a few current trends, and tried some new things. Join us as we take a deep dive!Featuring music by Shakira, Cardi B, Karol G, Grup…
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Episode 2367: La Crema Mezcla #2414
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It’s been a minute since we gave you some new musiquita, so this week we have tracks off new albums you should check out, some candidates for song of the summer, and a couple more unusual selections. Featuring music by AB Quintanilla, Left SM, Zeri, Álvaro Díaz, Rauw Alejandro, Daddy Yankee, Empress Of, Pepe Aguilar, Rainao,, Enrique Iglesias, El A…
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Tracing the history of Latino artists making country music
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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 dif…
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This week’s Beat Latino goes to the movies! A selection of classics from the past to today: Songs from the soundtracks of movies which were composed, produced, arranged and curated by Latines. Nuestra Música at the movies, making its mark on Hollywood and beyond! Feature photo: Oscar Statuette (The famous golden statue was inspired by Mexican actor…
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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 a…
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