Felix Contreras

Hear a swinging Brazilian rock single from Tagua Tagua and a party anthem off Amara La Negra's debut EP, Unstoppable.

Tonight at the Oscars, the film Roma is nominated for several awards. Director Alfonso Cuarón asked artists to contribute to a compilation album, Music Inspired by the Film Roma.

Roma director Alfonso Cuarón handpicked artists to make music inspired by the characters from his Oscar-nominated film. The results are stunning.

On this week's Alt.Latino, expect a self-loving R&B track from Noa Sainz, Tomasa del Real's heart-wrenching reggaeton and an electro-trap tune by La Dame Blanche.

The Afro-Cuban percussionist mesmerizes with his almost otherworldly talent on congas.

Through four wide-ranging conversations — with a punk singer, a reporter, a group of Latin American expats and singer Rita Moreno — Alt.Latino took a wide-lens survey of the cultural landscape.

Enjoy this sneak peek from an upcoming album by the mariachi femenin, produced by mastermind Camilo Lara.

Celebrate love with this week's Alt.Latino playlist, stacked with romantic sentiments, a touch of bachata and breezy Cuban ballads.

Musicians have a long tradition of staring down military dictatorships and oppressive governments in Brazil.

The album's songs have long since ended up in other places, but have never been released in the way that Gaye had intended — hear a single from the album now.

Hear XIXA's psychedelic cumbia, an acoustic Pink Floyd cover and reggaeton dance from Anitta and MC Kevinho.

We're sure you've heard of Santana, but do you know Y La Bamba? This week's show features new music from icons and new artists alike.

Hear Alt.Latino hot takes on new tracks from Carlos Santana, Nicola Cruz, Alizzz and more.

Roma director Alfonso Cuarón reached out to some of his favorite artists — including Patti Smith, Ibeyi and Beck — to create songs inspired by the film.

The pianist and the percussionist/vocalist combine their talents in a playful and innovative collaboration, produced by Quincy Jones.

This week's Alt.Latino playlist stretches the boundaries of the conventional. These genre-bending tracks celebrate female prowess, camaraderie and an artist's destiny.

NPR Music's Alt Latino host Felix Contreras shares some new tunes via a "musical blindfold test" with Lulu.

Good Morning, Aztlán collects several well-known Perez compositions as well as his thoughts on a variety of topics.

This week, we explore unapologetic hip-hop from Natti Natasha, composed vallenato from Juanes and intimate electronica from Ferraz.

An excerpt of a year-long series featured on NPR that speak to unity and inspiration.