Felix Contreras

ÌFÉ isn't playing anything new. In fact, the band takes on something quite old: ritual Afro-Caribbean music that takes a lifetime to absorb and master.

The NPR Music staff watched almost 5,000 videos during the Tiny Desk Contest. We highlight five Latinx artists that impressed us.

The band's new album, Aztlan, is full of literate, insightful lyrics that explore grand and intimate questions about modern life.

El Hijo de la Cumbia's new album Genero, Genero is the result of a decade spent traversing the globe and a lifetime spent mastering the art of the studio.

This anti-Trump anthem reflects the human drama along the U.S./Mexico border.

The norteño band became the first major Latin band to play at Folsom Prison since Johnny Cash did in 1968.

The Uruguayan singer-songwriter is one of the finest lyricists operating today. Watch his stunning performance behind the Tiny Desk.

With hints of chicha and electrified Miles Davis, La Mecánica Popular makes the ancient sound like the future on their new album, Rosa Cruz.

Flamenco, jazz and classical share the stage in this Tiny Desk from one of our favorite Spanish composers.

Tons of great music came in during the winter months and time to share the wealth.

Dubinsky's songs arrive in either English, Spanish or Portuguese — she lets them determine which language is best suited to express the emotion within.

Alt.Latino has discovered some new musical gems and gives us a sampling.

Sometimes frenetic, sometimes slow and luxurious, the grooves the band creates are the perfect cushion for Jenny Ball's impassioned singing and engaging stage presence.

The music featured on this week's show expands the notion of just what is Latin music.

A new album, recorded in a legendary Cuban recording studio, pays meticulous homage to the country's musical history and identity.

NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Felix Contreras dish about their favorite new discoveries at South by Southwest 2018 over a plate of barbecue.

Over a plate of Texas barbecue, Alt.Latino spoke with this fast-rising Afro-Latinx artist from Miami in the midst of her unforgiving South By Southwest schedule.

Alt.Latino hosts our first SXSW Showcase with two bands that show off distinct styles and approaches to Latin music.

Raul Midón brought nothing but a guitar and his voice to an extended Tiny Desk set of dense, breathtaking jazz and soul textures.

A look ahead at the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards.