alt.Latino
8:30 p.m. Friday
NPR Music's program dedicated to Latin Alternative music and rock in Spanish is hosted by Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras.
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The Mexican guitar duo talk share songs by Nina Simone, Caifanes and Rage Against the Machine and discuss the role of the guitar in rock.
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The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.
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Artists and activists Taina Asili and Olmeca talk about mixing activism with their music on this week's show.
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The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz's rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia.
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The Honduran-American vocalist shares her musical inspirations with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and guest host Jessica Diaz-Hurtado.
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Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras empties the mail bag that was overflowing with new music. Mexico and Spain are represented as are Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse.
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Over breakfast tacos and barbecue, Team Alt.Latino sat down with musicians at SXSW for interviews about their music.
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The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.
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The prolific electronic musician stops in to talk about his influences and his latest album, This Is How You Smile.
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Roma director Alfonso Cuarón handpicked artists to make music inspired by the characters from his Oscar-nominated film. The results are stunning.