Felix Contreras

This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features Eric Reed, Gerald Clayton and Patrice Rushen.

Alt.Latino picks the best Latin music of 2021

Sunday, December 05, 2021

NPR's Alt.Latino podcast has a selection of 2021's most appreciated Latin music releases.

Meet Latin Grammys winner Ruben Blades

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Blades won Album of the Year at the Latin Grammys Thursday. At 73, it was a surprise win in an industry that emphasizes youth.

The 22nd annual Latin Grammys were held in Las Vegas

Friday, November 19, 2021

There were a few surprises at Thursday night's ceremony that reflected how certain musicians are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pop musician.

Submit your songs for Alt.Latino's annual Día de los Muertos sonic altar

Monday, October 18, 2021

Dedicate a song to a loved one you've lost.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month With NPR's Alt.Latino

Friday, October 08, 2021

Felix Contreras from NPR's Alt.Latino talks about the Latin music takeover of the Tiny Desk.

A preview of 'El Tiny' Concerts: Camila Cabello, Yendry and Nicki Nicole

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and NPR Music is marking it with a Latin Music showcase at Tiny Desk.

Reggaeton rules Latinx music, but not at the Latin Grammys

Tuesday, October 05, 2021

By Ari Shapiro / / Sarah Handel / Felix Contreras

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Julyssa Lopez, writer for Rolling Stone magazine, and NPR's Felix Contreras, about the controversy around this year's Latin Grammys nominations.

Week 3 Of The 'El Tiny' Takeover: Bachata And Reggaeton Musicians

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, NPR's Tiny Desk Home Concert Series is showcasing some of the best acts in Latin music. A preview of what's in store for this week.

Eme Alfonso: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Cuban vocalist and her parents perform a three-song set from Havana for this stop of our "El Tiny" tour of Latin music.

Alt Latino's Latest Tiny Desk Takeover Features Female Performers

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and NPR is marking the occasion with music. NPR's Latin Music podcast Alt Latino is showcasing 10 Latin Music performances from eight cultures and countries.

Alt.Latino And Tiny Desk Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Alt.Latino, NPR's show about Latin Alternative music and Latino arts and culture, is taking over NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

An 'El Tiny' Takeover During Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Tiny Desk will devote its next month of programming to celebrating Latinx artists.

Larry Harlow, Iconic Salsa Musician And Producer, Has Died At 82

Friday, August 20, 2021

Known affectionately as El Judio Maravilloso, "the marvelous Jew," the Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger, producer and activist helped to popularize the music that would become known as salsa.

Cimafunk (Feat. George Clinton), 'Funk Aspirin'

Friday, August 20, 2021

The new single from Cuban funkmeister Cimafunk, featuring Parliament's George Clinton, is the perfect soundtrack for an end-of-summer front porch party (properly masked, of course).