Best Felix Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Manu Chao, Linda Diaz and Solo Fernández 35:46

2h ago35:46

35:46

This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Janiero feat…

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Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' takeover is back — and this year it's all about love 22:18

2d ago22:18

22:18

'El Tiny' season at the Tiny Desk launches next week and this year it's all about love — familial and romantic, with drama fit for a telenovela. Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview this year's line-up, sharing a sneak peek at what 2024's 'El Tiny' has to offer. Songs featured in this episode: •Juanes, "Mala Gente" •Juanes, "A Dios Le Pido" •…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: La Doña, Sinego and Spanish Harlem Orchestra 31:36

9d ago31:36

31:36

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras play some of their favorite new songs from the last few months, featuring globe-spanning electronica from Colombian producer Sinego, border-crossing new music from La Doña, nuanced salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Adrian Quesada, "Dos Manos" •Nancy Sanchez, "You Are" •…

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The sound of Venezuelan protest music over the last 30 years 23:08

23d ago23:08

23:08

Over the past month thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest the disputed election of president Nicolás Maduro, while Venezuelan artists like Danny Ocean use music to reflect on this political moment. But Ocean's work is just one data point in a long history of music from Venezuela that embodies the political opinions and emoti…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Danny Ocean, Girl Ultra and Superfónicos 30:17

1M ago30:17

30:17

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre run through their favorite new music, including new work from Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean in the midst of the country's political crisis, Girl Ultra leaning into her techno side, funky, electro-cumbia from Superfónicos and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Superfónicos, "Renaceré" •Girl Ultra, "lalala" •Fue…

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Desenlace. - Episodio 8 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios

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Los Secretos Salen - Episodio 7 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios

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Alt.Latino's guide to Chicano soul 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

The genre commonly referred to as "Chicano soul" has that "you know it if you hear it" kind of sound. It's a bicultural interpretation of late 1950s and early '60s African American R&B ballads by Mexican American youth, influenced by the operatic style of Mexican rancheras. Broken hearts, unrequited love and loving the wrong person are often the ma…

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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios

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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios

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Gusanos Peligrosos: Episodio 4 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…

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Doble Nueve: Episodio 3 25:01

2M ago25:01

25:01

Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…

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El Chivato - Episodio 2 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…

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El Verdadero Inicio - Episodio 1 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Omar Apollo, Karol G and Papo Vazquez 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

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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Bistec Trailer - Español 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

Producida ejecutivamente y escrita por Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, Bistec es la fascinante historia de un veterano revolucionario cubano y lo que sucede cuando uno de los disidentes más prominentes del país se muda a su vecindario, exponiendo secretos, trastornando vidas y poniendo a prueba las lealtades. Este drama de ficción histórica revela el mundo mo…

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Super-producer Edgar Barrera on turning old-school genres into pop hits 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

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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Alt.Latino's favorite music of 2024 (so far) 28:35

3M ago28:35

28:35

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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The National Recording Registry's best Spanish language songs (and what it's missing) 35:10

4M ago35:10

35:10

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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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Wyatt Flores, Danny Ocean and Grupo Frontera 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

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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Alt.Latino's favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

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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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Angélica Garcia, Young Miko and The Mavericks 40:01

5M ago40:01

40:01

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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Tracing the history of Latino artists making country music 37:07

6M ago37:07

37:07

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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What do we really want from Shakira? 23:04

6M ago23:04

23:04

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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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Julieta Eugenio, Esteman and more 26:46

6M ago26:46

26:46

The weather's heating up and so are the music releases. The hosts of Alt.Latino share their most quintessentially them picks, with Latin jazz across the board from Felix and indie pop-rock bops from Ana. The two sit down to ping-pong favorite picks back and forth from different parts of the country — plus, Felix puts Ana's picks to an impromptu tes…

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A deep dive into Cuba's rich musical history, reported from Havana 24:20

7M ago24:20

24:20

Is it really a good idea to take a vacation with your coworkers? If you're part of the Alt.Latino team, it is. Last month Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre decided to join Felix Contreras on a planned trip to attend the 39th annual Havana Jazz Festival, an international event that attracts fans of both Cuban music and jazz from around the world. Sp…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Residente, La Yegros and El Cuarteto de Nos 23:23

7M ago23:23

23:23

As the chill remains in the air for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and the heat of summer warms up the South, we take time to listen to new music from both parts of the world. Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre round up their favorite new music, including Southern Cone rock and cumbia, atmospheric vocals from the U.S. and even some delicate…

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WHEN YOU WANT TO QUIT- DONT 4:56

7M ago4:56

4:56

Description:In this powerful episode of NYFD we delve deep into the struggles and challenges that arise when you find yourself on the brink of giving up. Whether it's in your career, personal endeavors, or relationships, the desire to quit can be overwhelming and paralyzing. But fear not, because we're here to offer insights, strategies, and real-l…

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We round up the greatest boleros ever, with help from artists and listeners 31:23

7M ago31:23

31:23

Nothing captures the agony of love, loss, hope and redemption like the song form known across all of Latin America: the bolero. Last December, UNESCO declared the bolero "an intangible cultural heritage of humanity" and "an indispensable part of the Latin American sentimental song." And given that Valentine's Day is coming up, Felix Contreras and A…

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TRAIN YOUR MIND! DISCIPLINE YOUR MIND! 14:43

7M ago14:43

14:43

Welcome to "Train Your Mind, Discipline Your Mind," where we explore the depths of mental strength and resilience. In this podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of discipline, uncovering the strategies and techniques that empower individuals to master their minds and achieve their goals. Join us as we navigate the intricate pathways of the h…

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Ana Tijoux: On why it took 10 years to release her new album 'Vida' 32:11

8M ago32:11

32:11

Vocalist Ana Tijoux has been a frequent guest on Alt.Latino. That's because ever since her US debut, 1977, was released in 2010, Tijoux had been at the forefront of Latin music that celebrates creative innovation, themes of social justice and fierce independence. In this week's episode the Chilean musician talks to Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayr…

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Alt.Latino's best new music roundup: Helado Negro, Gaby Moreno and Ana Tijoux 19:08

8M ago19:08

19:08

In the earliest days of the show, Alt.Latino's mailbox was usually piled high with CDs of new music from both emerging and well-known artists. Now, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre's email and social media accounts continue to open up new musical worlds at Alt.Latino and — in turn — all of you. The show starts 2024 with some great tracks from nam…

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Alt.Latino's favorite music of 2023 41:04

9M ago41:04

41:04

While 2022 may have been a year completely dominated by a certain sad summer reggaeton album, 2023 drew its power from a set of familiar sounds that took on new prominence: tubas, accordions and a whole lot of lively, sneakily danceable beats. As we've been talking about on Alt.Latino for some time, Mexican Regional music broke through in a big way…

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Regional Goes Global, Part 3: How a magical Mexican town keeps banda tradition alive 27:54

9M ago27:54

27:54

You know all those tubas and brass instruments you hear behind your favorite regional Mexican hits? That's banda sinaloense and this week Alt.Latino wraps up the Regional Goes Global series with a visit to Sinaloa, Mexico, the birthplace of the genre. Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras visit the picturesque town Mocorito, a pueblo magico where trad…

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Work Ethic Is Crucial - Elon Musk Motivation 30:02

9M ago30:02

30:02

Step into the extraordinary world of Elon Musk in this thought-provoking podcast episode that delves into the unparalleled work ethic that defines one of the most influential and innovative minds of our time. Join us as we dissect Musk's approach to work, the driving forces behind his tireless commitment, and the principles that have fueled his suc…

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Do Not Quit - Tom Brady Motivation 8:59

9M ago8:59

8:59

In this compelling podcast episode, we delve into the unparalleled motivation that fuels the legendary quarterback, Tom Brady, and explore why quitting is simply not an option for him. Join us as we unravel the mindset and principles that have propelled Brady to unprecedented success on the football field and beyond.Discover the driving force behin…

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Regional Goes Global, Part 2: A band finds its voice amid a storm of controversy 33:16

10M ago33:16

33:16

For the second episode of Alt.Latino's regional Mexican music series, hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras interview the rising family band Yahritza y Su Esencia in its hometown of Yakima, Wash. The two discover that the U.S.-Mexico border looms large in this regional Mexican moment, especially for Yahritza y Su Esencia — not strictly because o…

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Regional Goes Global, Part 1: Finding Peso Pluma's music revolution in Nashville 33:01

10M ago33:01

33:01

Earlier this year, Peso Pluma — a 24-year-old who grew up in between Guadalajara, Jalisco, and San Antonio — became the first regional Mexican artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. Something in the music industry was changing. Streaming numbers for regional Mexican shot up astronomically, as the musical stylings of banda and norteñ…

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Marinero: How the diversity of the Bay Area shaped the artist's approach to music 35:40

11M ago35:40

35:40

Recently Ana and Felix traveled to NPR member station KQED in San Francisco to meet Alt.Latino listeners and interview the musician Marinero, who has deep musical and familial roots in the Bay Area. This week's show is a recording of that live interview, full of great music as well as lots of laughs. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edite…

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Unspoken Struggles 20:56

11M ago20:56

20:56

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the often overlooked world of unspoken struggles and explore how the simple act of speaking up can be a game-changer for our mental well-being. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, we shed light on the various forms of unspoken struggles, whether they be mental health challenges, p…

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Maluma: On becoming a dad, hustling across genres and reggaeton's rise in Colombia 17:00

11M ago17:00

17:00

The Colombian singer Maluma has a lot to be excited about these days — a world tour, a new album and a shot at exploring a different part of his humanity: being a parent. The artist has often felt a sense of responsibility: to support up and coming artists he seeks out on social media and to showcase a more joyful, loving side of Colombia to the wo…

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Becky G: Why the Mexican American pop star always identifies as '200%' 23:06

12M ago23:06

23:06

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras sit down with Becky G, right after her forthcoming Tiny Desk performance, to talk about the cultural mash-up of her music, her philosophy for working with women in the industry and representing her Mexican heritage at Coachella. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Isabella Gomez Sarmient…

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Dissecting the Latin Grammy noms, from Regional Mexican snubs to Edgar Barrera love 28:16

12M ago28:16

28:16

Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras and producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento sit down to talk some real chisme this week — a special episode dedicated to the Latin Grammy nominations. Was there really a regional snub and what does it say about the way we choose to elevate our own art? Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Suraya M…

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It's 'El Tiny' season — and Alt.Latino has the lineup 22:50

1y ago22:50

22:50

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview the artists coming to play Tiny Desk performances for their 'El Tiny' takeover, including indie explosion Kali Uchis returning home to Colombian beats, pop star Becky G debuting some Mexican regional soul and "La Caballota" herself Ivy Queen boasting pure boricua pride. Audio for this episode of…

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Omar Montes: Why the Spanish artist thinks the best school for flamenco is the street 31:41

1y ago31:41

31:41

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras sit down with Spanish artist Omar Montes to talk about why he'll never lose his flamenco influences, expressing the oppression of his Romani ancestors in his music and why the rhythms of reggaeton and flamenco aren't so different. This interview is in Spanish. Please find an English version of the conversation on …

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Alt.Latino's Best New Music Round-Up: DannyLux, Kali Uchis and Dario Acosta Teich 25:53

1y ago25:53

25:53

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite music from the last few months, including Mexican bedroom pop from Bratty, jazz from Argentinian composer Dario Acosta Teich, a new song from rising regional star DannyLux and more. To hear more of Alt.Latino's favorite music, follow our Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Audio f…

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Starting over is never easy never starting is even worse. 16:55

1y ago16:55

16:55

107K Streams and counting thank you so much for all the love and support over the years. Super busy with the lawn care business but never busy to share my thoughts on this podcast! I wish you all much success and growth lets keep taking those first steps. Peace & Love!

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Eladio Carrión: Why the athlete-turned-rapper thinks everything in life is practice 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with the Puerto Rican hip-hop artist Eladio Carrión to discuss what drives him, learning Spanish through music and how he's changing the game of Latin rap. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Cher Vincent, with production support from Suraya Mohamed and Robin Hilton. Isabella Go…

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YEИDRY: How she uses music to bridge her Dominican roots and Italian upbringing 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

Anamaria Sayre speaks with YEИDRY, the Dominican-born, Italian-raised singer about using music as a tool to marry her two worlds. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our project manager is Grace Chung. Our production assistant is Sofia Seidel. Our VP of Music an…

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Alt.Latino presents the best music of 2023 (so far) 31:02

1y ago31:02

31:02

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite albums of 2023 so far, from the modern corridos tumbados of Peso Pluma, a new, reimagined version of one of Fito Paez's greatest albums, dream pop from Y La Bamba and more. Plus: a run down of regional Mexican's current explosion. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed …

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