Felix Contreras appears in the following:
Los Tigres Del Norte Announce Documentary, Album Of Historic Folsom Prison Concert
Monday, August 12, 2019
Recorded 50 years after Johnny Cash's legendary concert, the band's performance was recorded for an upcoming album and a new Netflix documentary.
'Amor Eterno' For El Paso, Gilroy, Dayton And Beyond
Thursday, August 08, 2019
We offer some music to help us mourn, remember and hopefully, in time, heal.
Haydée Milanés Embraces Her Dad's Legacy With Her Own Vision
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
How does one carve out a path of her own with a famous parent? Haydée Milanés talks about Pablo Milanés and stamping out her own musical identity.
iLe: Tiny Desk Concert
Saturday, August 03, 2019
The Calle 13 veteran, fresh off her appearance at demonstrations in Puerto Rico, performs three songs that rage with revolutionary intensity.
Alt.Latino Playlist: From Up North To Down South
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Preservation Hall Jazz Band pays tribute to the music of Cuba, Residente releases some insurgent reggaeton and Winnipeg's Mariachi Ghost delves into Latin soul.
Three Artists, Three Takes On Latin Music
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Latin Alternative pioneers Aterciopelados are featured alongside the vocalist from Spain's Macaco and Mexican reggae/ska vets Panteón Rococó this week.
A Puerto Rico Protest Song: 'Afilando Los Cuchillos'
Sunday, July 28, 2019
The song "Afilando Los Cuchillos" was a major feature during the protests in Puerto Rico that led to the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rossello last week.
Residente And Bad Bunny, Fresh From Demonstrations, Celebrate With A New Single
Friday, July 26, 2019
Residente, the former Calle 13 frontman, withheld a single from upcoming album until the Puerto Rican governor resigned. That time has come and gone, and here we are.
'Afilando Los Cuchillos' Soundtracks Puerto Rico's Social Movement In Real Time
Thursday, July 25, 2019
"Puerto Ricans are waking up." We explore Residente, iLe and Bad Bunny's sharp-edged takedown of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and its influence on the protesters in the streets.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Songs That Shout Protest
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Ani Cordero, Gaby Moreno and La Santa Cecilia take on societal ills through their music on this week's playlist.
What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Alt.Latino hits the road to visit RuidoFest in Chicago, NuevoFest in Philadelphia and the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in NYC.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Cuban Funk, Mexican Blues, Brazilian Reggaeton
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Cimafunk sees the future of Cuban funk, Chilean vocalist Mon Laferte sings a "Chilango Blues" to her adoptive hometown of Mexico City and Anitta drops a verse on Ozuna's new track.
Residente, Bad Bunny And iLe Share Puerto Rico Protest Song 'Afilando Los Cuchillos'
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Amid the most crucial political crisis to hit Puerto Rico in its modern history, Puerto Rican artists Residente, Bad Bunny and iLe respond with music in real time.
Alt.Latino's Tribute To João Gilberto
Friday, July 12, 2019
Alt.Latino pays tribute to the father of bossa nova through his music and the words of his fellow musicians.
iLe And Making Movies Discuss Music, Activism And Mixing The Two
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The former Calle 13 vocalist and the roqueros from Kansas City discuss their new albums and how they channel their passions about the world into music.
A Tour Of The Best New Latin Jazz
Sunday, July 07, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras about his latest Latin jazz picks, including artists both new and long-loved.
João Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88
Saturday, July 06, 2019
The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
A Deeper Listen To Anthems Of All Kinds
Thursday, July 04, 2019
These songs have the power to say what we feel, even when we can't say them ourselves. We listen back to some of our favorite stories from NPR's American Anthem series.
Alt.Latino Playlist: J Balvin & Bad Bunny's Ukulele Jam, Bruja Energy, More
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
A slice of J Balvin and Bad Bunny's Oasis, a new track from Spain's La Mala and a nice samba party from Rua de Pretas.
Alt.Latino's Best Music Of 2019 (So Far)
Friday, June 28, 2019
Six months into 2019, we highlight dream pop, electronic fantasies, West African Cuban music and Latin rock from a salsa icon.