Best Flaco Podcasts (2025)

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Christian Nodal stays messy, pablopablo recruits Carín León, and new Flaco Jimenez 24:30

5d ago24:30

24:30

'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are back with six new songs that span the spectrum of Latinidad. Featured artists and songs: • Christian Nodal, "A Solas con la Botella" • Las Trompas de Falopium, "JARRE" • pablopablo, Carín León & Ralphie Choo, "Eso Que Tú Llamas Amor" • The Mexican Standoff & Flaco Jimenez, "Tu Dirás" (feat. …

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Selena Gomez's tears, Jessie Reyez's gratitude and what it means to be 'xolo' 26:01

12d ago26:01

26:01

Our digital mailboxes continue to overflow with new music. This week, we hear from a Colombian-Venezuelan super group, a new Afro-Brazilian band, and Ana gets another jazz lesson from a Latin jazz orchestra. Songs featured in this episode: • XIXA, "Xolo de Galáxia" • Meme del Real, "Princesa" • Jessie Reyes, "GOLIATH" • Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-…

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Why we love Joaquina. Plus, Felix is chismeless 34:17

19d ago34:17

34:17

Do not come on Alt.Latino if you don't have good chisme! Ana and Felix talk about their favorite songs of the week, including some psychedelic cumbia, Cuban folk music and more. Songs featured on the episode: •Combo Chimbita, "Dímelo" •Cortadito, "Yemaya" •Joaquina, "desahogo" •Joaquina, "aeropuerto" •The Altons, "Waiting" •Thee Midniters, "It'll N…

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GP HOMIES PODCAST S4 EP 1 New Year. Same Old Homies 44:03

23d ago44:03

44:03

The homies return for more craziness and forget to turn on the camera's again. Mooney goes on a date. Will joins late and they discuss the new Administration. Some homies got new cars and the homies discuss the California fires.

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Felix and Ana try out New Year's Resolutions 28:23

25d ago28:23

28:23

Will Ana and Felix ever figure out their New Years Resolution for 2025? The clock is ticking. They contemplate that and share their favorite recent new music. Songs featured in this episode: Marina Albero, "First Step of the journey" Beelé, Ovy On the Drums, "Mi Refe" Fela Kuti, "Shakara" The Bongo Hop, "La Pata Coja feat. Nidia Gongora" nsqk, Easy…

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A moment for Los Angeles 24:47

1M ago24:47

24:47

Los Angeles is home for me and always in my heart. Watching the fires from afar in my current city, New York, has me thinking a lot about what makes my hometown great: breathtaking mountains, stunning beaches and above all a hodgepodge, tapestry community that comes together in powerful ways during a painful moment. The good and bad of LA's history…

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Why Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' is an act of political resistance 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

On Sunday, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and people are saying it's his most "Puerto Rican" record yet. The global pop star has clearly come home to his roots in a meaningful way and given the political situation on the island, releasing an album so proudly Puerto Rican is a major act of resistance. Anamaria Sayre…

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Music We Missed in 2024 26:37

2M ago26:37

26:37

'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre do their best to keep up with new releases, but sometimes great music evades their radar. On this episode, the duo highlight some of the best songs they never got a chance to share during the year. Music We Missed in 2024 • Sanje, "Buen Fantasma" (from 'De Repente Otra Vez') • David Lindes, "Te …

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Alt.Latino's favorite songs of 2024 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through their favorites in a crowded year for excellent songs, from innovative Spanish hip-hop to distinctive jazz. Songs featured in this episode: •Çantamarta, "MOTORIZADO" •Mala Rodriguez, "Casi Nada" •Zaccai Curtis, "Maple Leaf Rag" •Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, "DUMBAI" •Melissa Aldana…

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Alt.Latino's favorite albums of 2024 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

It's that time of the year — figuring out the best Latin music of 2024. And every year, it gets harder and harder (seriously, it's difficult!) for Ana and Felix to narrow down their extensive lists. Joined by NPR culture reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, the three round up the best albums of this year. Songs featured in this episode: •Angélica Gar…

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As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 2) 19:26

3M ago19:26

19:26

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre continue their discussion on the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys and the industry's changes, featuring insight from Nathy Peluso, Rauw Alejandro and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Fuerza Regida, "TQM" •Fuerza Regida, "Que onda" •Fuerza Regida "HARLEY QUINN" •Latin Mafia, "y como te digo que" Audio fo…

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As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 1) 22:20

3M ago22:20

22:20

The Latin Grammys recently marked its 25th anniversary. Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre was in Miami to talk to some of Latin music's most influential artists to understand some of the trends that are shaping Latin music today, shared over two episodes. Songs featured in this episode: •Juanes, "Fíjate Bien" •Juanes, "Vida Cotidiana" •Álvaro Díaz, "Quie…

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Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Damaris Bojor, Becky G and Chicocurlyhead 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre may be traveling in Spain, but that doesn't mean they don't stop finding exciting new music to share. On this episode, they bring "folk pirano" from Damaris Bojor, laidback bedroom pop from Chicocurlyhead, the latest from Becky G and more. Songs featured in this episode: •El León Pardo, "La Perica" •Laura Itandehu…

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Our Spain Soundtrack: Judeline, Lia Kali and more 18:29

3M ago18:29

18:29

Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are in Spain this week for a music conference, so they soaked up the local sounds. Featured Songs: - Mayte Martín, "El Breve Espacio Que No Está" - Rels B and Lia Kali, "La Vida Sin Ti" - Judeline, "INRI" - Buika, "La Niña De Fuego" Listen to the playlist at https://npr.org/altlatino. Learn more a…

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GP HOMIES PODCAST S3 EP 3 More Skanks, Holidays, Diddy, Nicknames, and Mooney Dating. 47:41

4M ago47:41

47:41

In this episode, Will brings up more skanks, Yoni talks about the holidays, they homies discuss the Diddy situation, nicknames and old friends, and Mooney updates on him attempting to date again.

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Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Alih Jey and Little Jesus 24:11

4M ago24:11

24:11

Anamaria Sayre brings some exciting new sounds coming out Mexico City (while recording from Mexico City) including sweet new music from Colombian artist Elsa Y Elmar, while Felix Contreras shares new jazz-classical out of Barcelona and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Elsa y Elmar, "Palacio" •Alih Jey, "Luz de Gas" •Little Jesus, "Tierra Llam…

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Celebrating the legacy of Celia Cruz 33:32

4M ago33:32

33:32

To celebrate the release of a new book from NPR Music, How Women Made Music, as well as the 50th anniversary this year of the album Celia & Johnny, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre walk through their favorite songs by the legendary Celia Cruz, alongside the artist's niece Linda Pritchett. Songs featured in this episode: • Celia Cruz, "Bemba Color…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Rosalía, Twanguero and Wyatt Flores 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre play a few of their favorite new tracks, some from Alt.Latino standbys and some exciting new discoveries, too. Also, we hear from an Alt.Latino listener about a Dominican song that moves her. Songs featured in this episode: • Twanguero, "Rumba #2" • Twanguero, "La Leyenda de Cañaveral" • Rosalía, "Omega (feat. Ral…

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The songs we can't stop playing on repeat 35:34

5M ago35:34

35:34

Alt.Latino is usually all about sharing new music across Latin America, but what about the older cuts Ana and Felix are obsessed with? On this episode, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras share the music they've been playing on repeat, from beloved classics by greats like Ella Fitzgerald to surprising new discoveries out of Mexico like Paloma Morphy…

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Alt.Latino talks all the surprise nominations for the 2024 Latin Grammys 47:24

5M ago47:24

47:24

Wait a minute — does Alt.Latino actually agree with a lot of the Latin Recording Academy's nominations this year? Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through as many of the whopping 58 categories as they can in this episode dissecting the nominations for the upcoming ceremony. Songs featured in this episode: •G…

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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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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GP HOMIES PODCAST S3 EP 2 Elephant D!ck$ and Group Therapy 40:31

10M ago40:31

40:31

The gang is all together again. Will and Leo join the podcast again to discuss whether or not it is cool to date your ex. Will lays out his game plan to skanks. Will they still be friends after this therapy session?

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

11M 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

11M 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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Season 3 Ep 1 After Party Show 24:43

11M ago24:43

24:43

In this audio only bonus episode: After the show, the guys stick around and drink some more, make phone calls to Will, Leo, Burger and the firecracker. Johnny makes a game and who ever loses has to take 3 shots and call a skank. Listen to the crazy, fun, GP Homies at their best!

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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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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GP HOMIES PODCAST S3 EP 1 Part Two Back On Our Bushnik 53:07

1y ago53:07

53:07

The guys return with part 2 and the alcohol is really kicking in. Johnny addresses rumors of the possibility of inappropriate touching. Flaco gives his top overrated things and also debates with the guys on whether to pull a co-workers man card. Discussions of good GP food, and someone's up and coming bachelors party.…

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

1y 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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GP HOMIES PODCAST S4 EP 1 Part One Back On Our Bushnik 48:52

1y ago48:52

48:52

The boys return for a new season in 2024. In part one of the fun, the guys find out if Johnny is an alien, the Dallas Cowboys, answer the question whether Mike is really Mexican, Flaco's Unpopular opinion, and of course more Tesla news.

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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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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GP HOMIES PODCAST S2E4 THE ONE FLACO SKIPPED 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

37:12

On this crazy episode, the guys talk politics, and answer questions from viewers. The 3 that showed up make fun of the ones that didn't make it to this episode. A group of friends (Flaco, Mooney, Johnny, Mike, William, and Leo) reunite to discuss various topics as well as the good, bad, and ugly growing up in 1990's in Grand Prairie, Texas. The pod…

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