Felix Contreras appears in the following:
The Mavericks: Tiny Desk Concert
Monday, December 12, 2022
The band is beloved for its live shows and masterful at bringing new fans into its fold — and its Tiny Desk gives us all a good idea of how it weaves that magic.
A Jazz Piano Christmas 2022, live from the Kennedy Center
Thursday, December 08, 2022
This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas concert features José André, Bob Thompson and Hiromi.
Cimafunk on his Afro-Cuban roots, funk influence and band built on connection
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Hear a conversation between the Cuban musician and Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras from NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Watch Cimafunk live at NPR Music's 15th anniversary concert
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Watch a live set from the Cuban musician as part of NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Alt.Latino podcast hosts share highlights from the Latin Grammys
Friday, November 18, 2022
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast, about the highlights from Thursday night's Latin Grammys.
Grateful Dead's Bob Weir took the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Earlier this month, Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir took the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra. Their collaboration had attendees in tie dye and tuxedos dancing in the aisles.
NPR's Alt.Latino Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, October 14, 2022
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' Takeover.
Carla Morrison: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, October 07, 2022
The Mexican singer-songwriter gives a mesmerizing and emotional El Tiny performance.
Carin León: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Monday, September 19, 2022
A four song performance from the Mexican Regional artist captures a society in transition.
'El Tiny' takeover returns for Latinx Heritage Month
Thursday, September 15, 2022
This year we celebrate our second "El Tiny" takeover of the Tiny Desk concerts to honor the wide range of sounds and experiences that make up Latinx heritage.
Alt.Latino's end of summer playlist showcases music from Colombia, Mexico and Austin, Texas
Sunday, August 28, 2022
NPR's Alt.Latino is featuring some of the summer's hottest releases in Latin music.
X Alfonso's 'Ancestros Sinfonico tops Alt.Latino's mid-year top albums roundup
Sunday, June 05, 2022
To kick off summer, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Felix Contreras, host of Alt.Latino, discuss an album by Cuba musician X Alfonso.
Thee Sinseers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Monday, May 02, 2022
The California band The Sinseers play a passionate and retro four-song set in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Alt.Latino's spring playlist explores music from Angola, Brazil, Cuba and more
Sunday, April 03, 2022
The Spring Playlist from NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast highlights "Cadê Zé" by Maga Bo, "Bom Bom" by Batida featuring Mayra Andrade, "Exito" by Flores and "Que Sufras" by Doris Anahi.
Daddy Yankee, a reggaeton 'leyenda,' retires
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee has announced his retirement from music at the age of 45. But it's unclear whether that means he'll never perform or release music again.
Los Rivera Destino: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The comedic Puerto Rican trio delivers a visual and lyrical treat of a performance.
Mon Laferte: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Chilean vocalist and her orchestra's combination of Mexican folkloric and European chamber music make for a musical and visual treat.
A new album out this month from Silvana Estrada is one to watch for 2022
Thursday, January 06, 2022
NPR's Alt Latino predicts that Marchita, the new album by singer/songwriter Silvana Estrada, will end up on a top album list when the year's new music is considered at the end of 2022.
Felix Contreras
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Alt.Latino host shares 20 of his favorite albums of 2021.
The Best Latin Music of 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
The singles and albums that came out this year seem to reflect the diversity of Latin music more than ever.
