Best Latin Music Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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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CAS 543 | Brazilian Spell [NEW!] 2:00:00

16h ago2:00:00

2:00:00

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Episode 7: Latino Music Lab EP. 73 ((Ft. DJ Exodus)) 59:42

42m ago59:42

59:42

Latino Music Lab welcomes Vegas very own DJ Exodus to the show. Resident DJ at the Palms Casino for 12 years, Official Las Vegas Raiders Home Game Lounge DJ, and DJ & Host of Pitbull's Globalization Sirius XM Channel 13 Double Double Down Radio every Friday 8AM PST. Music from Outkast, 50 Cent, The Chainsmokers, Feid, Blessd & many more. Ya Sabes Q…

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Episode 2387: La Crema Mezcla #2435 1:34:16

8h ago1:34:16

1:34:16

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Ep 260: The Border 51:14

2h ago51:14

51:14

The US-Mexico border is many things: a divisive political fact, a total fiction, home to many Latinx people and an arena of major cultural influence. For today’s episode, we take a look at some of the music that has arisen from this part of the country, and the social and political forces that influence life and art in this liminal space. Featuring…

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Episode 2386: La Crema Mezcla #2434 1:34:03

3h ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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ENCORE: Juan Gabriel 39:15

7d ago39:15

39:15

Juan Gabriel was not just a singer and a songwriter - he was legendary. Over the years his songs brought us joy, his fabulous outfits gave us life, and his flamboyant performances served as the launchpad for countless family conversations about sexuality and gendered performance. For queer Latinxs, he was one of our icons. This episode, originally …

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

15d 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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CAS 542 | Malandro [NEW] 1:59:51

18h ago1:59:51

1:59:51

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ENCORE: Chavela Vargas 39:13

14d ago39:13

39:13

We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes that dive deep into the careers of iconic artists. An unofficial queer icon, Chavela lived outside of gender norms during a time when it was risky to do so. Despite this, she made a name for herself in Mexico with her incredible voice, becoming especially known for her renditions of classic rancheras. …

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Episode 2385: La Crema Mezcla #2433 1:35:38

6d ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Episode 2384: La Crema Mezcla #2432 1:33:03

27d ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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ENCORE: Susana Baca 52:17

21d ago52:17

52:17

Living legend Susana Baca is responsible for bringing Afro-Peruvian rhythms to the world stage. An incredible singer, dancer and activist, Baca’s extensive catalog honors the deep cultural legacy of Afro-Peruvians, both thematically and rhythmically. This week we’re re-running an episode we originally ran for Black History Month, but Baca’s life an…

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

22d 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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CAS 250 | Milestone [RERUN] 1:57:57

29d ago1:57:57

1:57:57

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Episode 2383: La Crema Mezcla #2431 1:38:41

25d ago1:38:41

1:38:41

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Ep 259: Indigenous Instruments 51:34

28d ago51:34

51:34

To wrap up our summer series on indigenous music, in today's new episode we explore how indigenous instruments have contributed a wealth of dynamic sounds, melodies and beats to the music of Latin America. We focus on six instruments—three percussion, two wind and one string–-as an entry point into the impact of these instruments on music in the re…

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Episode 6: Kidd B Presents: Dale Play (Episode 3) 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

Kidd B Brings you Dale Play Episode 3 with some bangers. Dropping music Feid, Alvaro Diaz, Ryan Castro, Karol G, Peso Plum and More! Reggaeton and House Music to get your weekend or weekday started. Make sure to follow and subscribe on all social media platforms @ DJKiddB

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CAS 520 | Sargeant [RERUN] 1:59:15

1M ago1:59:15

1:59:15

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Encore: The Lambada Lie 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

We talk a lot about the influence of African people, instruments, and rhythms on Latinx music. But we know that indigenous peoples and musical traditions have also had an impact. This week we are re-running a deep dive we took into one of the most iconic examples of that influence from Los Kjarkas, an Andean folk group from Bolivia, whose iconic so…

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

1M 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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CAS 239 | Uphill [RERUN] 1:58:18

1M ago1:58:18

1:58:18

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Episode 2382: La Crema Mezcla #2429 1:33:49

1M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Encore: Luzmila Carpio 34:08

25d ago34:08

34:08

This month we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes focused on indigenous music, and this week we’re bringing back a deep dive into Luzmila Carpio, an indigenous Bolivian singer. Her songs, inspired by the sounds of bird song, streams, and the land she grew up on, have brought Quechua and Aymara sonic traditions and stories of indigenous re…

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CAS 235 | Globe [RERUN] 1:58:01

2M ago1:58:01

1:58:01

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Encore: Indigenous Artists 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

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 1:35:57

1M ago1:35:57

1:35:57

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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

1M 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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Episode 2380: La Crema Mezcla #2427 1:34:22

2M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Ep 258: Mood Shifts 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

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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CAS 234 | Classic [RERUN] 1:59:28

2M ago1:59:28

1:59:28

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Introducing Anything for Selena host Maria Garcia's new podcast, "My Divo" 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Host Maria Garcia is back to introduce the spiritual sequel to Anything For Selena — a podcast about going back to your roots, with the life of Juan Gabriel as a guide. To listen to the Apple Original podcast My Divo, click here: http://apple.co/MyDivoBy WBUR & Futuro Studios

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Episode 2379: La Crema Mezcla #2426 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Encore: Trans Mujeres 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

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 33:01

2M 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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CAS 233 | Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 3 [RERUN] 2:00:29

2M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

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Episode 2378: La Crema Mezcla #2425 1:33:12

2M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Enjoy the weekend with the best Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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ENCORE: Gay Anthems 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

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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CAS 232 | Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 2 [RERUN] 2:00:21

3M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

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Episode 2377: La Crema Mezcla #2424 1:36:40

2M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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ENCORE: Orgullo 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

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) 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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Episode 5: Latino Music Lab EP. 72 ((Ft. Aaron Scene)) 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

Latino Music Lab welcomes El Paso, Texas & Donut Papi to the Lab, it's DJ Aaron Scene. New Music from The Academy, Fred & Yandel, Myke Towers, and more. You know what to do, DALE PLAY BABY! Follow & Subscribe: @ DJKIDDB @ AaronScene

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Episode 2376: La Crema Mezcla #2423 1:34:05

2M ago1:34:05

1:34:05

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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Ep 257: We're writing a book! 45:44

3M ago45:44

45:44

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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CAS 231 | Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 1 [RERUN] 1:57:30

3M ago1:57:30

1:57:30

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Episode 2375: La Crema Mezcla #2422 1:35:31

3M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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ENCORE: Queers 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

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) 35:10

3M 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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Episode 2374: La Crema Mezcla #2421 1:34:42

3M ago1:34:42

1:34:42

Enjoy the weekend with the best in Latin Christian Urban music mixed by DJ Creme. Follow Me IG: @djcreme FB: Facebook.com/djcreme YouTube.com/djcreme www.djcreme.net

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