Best Edgar Fernandez Podcasts (2024)

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16. Smart Manufacturing Made Simple 10:39

20h ago10:39

10:39

This podcast explores the transformative power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in modern manufacturing. By partnering with 4Geeks, businesses can revolutionize their production processes through cloud-based IoT solutions.

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15. How 4Geeks Modernizes Financial Services 17:24

3d ago17:24

17:24

At 4Geeks, our approach to modernizing financial services is holistic and collaborative. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, crafting tailored solutions that drive tangible results. 4Geeks: https://4geeks.io

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

6d 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. Ana and Felix are starting something new this…

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

8d 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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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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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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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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We round up the greatest boleros ever, with help from artists and listeners 31:23

8M 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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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

9M 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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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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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

1y 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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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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Sheila E.: On how faith and family shaped the drummer's eclectic music career 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

Felix Contreras sits down with percussion icon Sheila Escovedo, aka Sheila E., to talk about the influence of the Bay Area on her music, holding her own in the face of music industry sexism and why drumming is a language of its own. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our…

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Alt.Latino's Best New Music Round-Up: Eduardo Cabra, Santa Fe Klan and Elsa y Elmar 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

23:35

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite music from the last few months, including new work from the prolific Eduardo Cabra, surprisingly straight-ahead regional from Santa Fe Klan and a premiere of a new song from Elsa y Elmar. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Mabe Fratti: The cellist on the importance of imperfection and going to extremes 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

Anamaria Sayre sits down with the experimental, Guatemalan cellist Mabe Fratti to discuss the admiration she's developed for imperfection, finding a musical community in Mexico City and how religion sparked a personal rebellion. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Robin Hilton. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our proje…

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Karol G: Why the Colombian superstar will never stop being a 'happy heartbreak girl' 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

While coming up with the concept for her new album Mañana Será Bonito, Colombian superstar Karol G had an epiphany that would change her life: what if she was just more herself? Anamaria Sayre sits down with global superstar Karol G to chat her latest evolution. Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Robin Hilton. Our show e…

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Alt.Latino's Best New Music Round-Up: Bad Bunny, Grupo Frontera, Becky G and more 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite music from the last few months, kicking things off with a surprising collab from Bad Bunny and regional Mexican group Grupo Frontera. Plus, new music from Becky G, Gaby Moreno, Esteman and more. This episode of 'Alt.Latino' was produced by Robin Hilton. Our editor is Hazel Cills …

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La Brega: Bonus Track — Songs for the Future of Puerto Rico 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

From our friends at WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios, today we're sharing an episode from the latest season of the podcast La Brega — which traces the history of Puerto Rican music across eight transformative songs. In this special bonus episode of the show, La Brega goes behind the music with the artists featured on La Brega: El Álbum — including R…

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Girl Ultra: On Mexico City's 'haunted' energy and why she secretly loves sad songs 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

Across her evolving discography, which includes everything from R&B ballads to danceable electronic beats, Girl Ultra has solidified her approach to deep, dark songs of love and heartbreak. In this episode, Anamaria Sayre sits down with the up-and-coming Mexico City singer to talk lost loves, why the city is "haunted" and how she copes with a nosta…

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Camilo Lara: How Mexico's musical 'double agent' seeks a universal dance floor 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

Anamaria Sayre sits down with world-building producer and Mexican Institute of Sound frontman Camilo Lara to talk about using his fearless intuition to help artists find their voice in the burgeoning hub of Latin music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Radio Ambulante: Getting Down 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

46:11

From our friends at Radio Ambulante, today we're sharing a thought provoking episode from their latest season. Puerto Rican Patricia Velasquez has spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. It's part of her identity. But when she was questioned about the content of the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something comp…

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Julieta Venegas: Why the Mexican pop icon wouldn't call herself a pioneer 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

Anamaria Sayre sits down with Mexican pop icon Julieta Venegas to discuss her role as a trailblazing female vocalist and mom to a daughter with impeccably cool music taste. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy PolicyBy NPR

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Alt.Latino's Best New Music Round-Up: Karol G, Y La Bamba, The Latin Dead and more 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

Our digital mailbag continues to overflow with tons of new music from every corner of the Spanish-speaking world. Yet even as we update our weekly playlists on both Spotify and Apple Music, we still have tracks that we think you need to hear. On this week's show, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite new music from the last few…

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Adrian Quesada: How the U.S.-Mexico border shaped the prolific producer's fluid sound 27:10

1+ y ago27:10

27:10

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras sit down with prolific producer and creator Adrian Quesada to discuss his experimental approach to border-driven sonic expression. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy PolicyBy NPR

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Cimafunk: How his Afro-Cuban funk tells a bigger story about the African diaspora 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras sit down with Cimafunk to talk about how he's created his singular sound, the complex African lineage of his music and why his band is his "tribe." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy PolicyBy NPR

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