Felix Contreras

It's been 10 years since Chilean-French hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux dropped an album. She's back with Vida, and talks about her return to recording.

NPR's Alt.Latino followed break-out trio Yahritza y Su Esencia on tour to document how their identity, and connection to regional Mexican music was shaped in their farmworker community.

The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.

The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.

For 75 years, Tico Records has produced Latin soul music of the highest order. A new compilation — Hit the Bongo! — celebrates Tico's anniversary.

Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk to Colombian superstar Maluma about defining his own genre, defying stereotypes with music about love, and new fatherhood

Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk to Mexican American pop star Becky G about her latest album, Esquinas, her Mexican heritage and more.

The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.

Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of the Alt.Latino podcast, about the upcoming "El Tiny" Tiny Desk Concerts that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The 24th annual Latin Grammy nominations have been announced. The genre is experiencing a wave of unprecedented popularity, but recognition from the Latin Recording Academy seems to be lagging behind.

The family trio belt out songs of lost love and longing in their Tiny Desk performance.

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. African-Americans created the art form, but Latinos played a historic role in the birth and evolution of hip-hop.

Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras reflects on Latin hip-hop's legacy and presents the best episodes across the show's archive that speak to the diversity of rap across Latin America.

In the hands of Colombian musician, the accordion is both a melodic and rhythmic wonder.

The Puerto Rican vocalist brings her distinctive songs of desire and longing to the Tiny Desk.

The eccentric, fictional salsa band pulls the Tiny Desk audience into the realm of the imaginary.

With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.

Guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Yasser Tejeda, from the Dominican Republic, has a new album out.

Bolero Apocaliptico from Colombian duo Monsieur Perine, their first album in five years, shows signs of artists who are comfortable with their musical path and are expanding on it.