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Bad Bunny Drops The Indie-fluenced 'El Último Tour Del Mundo'
Friday, November 27, 2020
The Puerto Rican star seems to have dug into the archives of his birth decade, the '90s, for sonic inspiration on his new album.
Ozuna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Friday, October 16, 2020
Global superstar Ozuna performs five songs in quarantine for Tiny Desk.
The Emotional Legacy Of 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Since Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was first released in 1999, kids who played – and listened to – the game have grown into successful artists in their own right.
New Summer Songs From Alt.Latino
Sunday, August 09, 2020
Alt.Latino contributor Stefanie Fernández shares the latest Latin music releases — rock, rap and hip-swiveling tunes — from a diverse group of artists.
Why Lido Pimienta Had To Become Her Own 'Miss Colombia'
Monday, April 13, 2020
With electro-cumbia, porro, and bullerengue rhythms, Miss Colombia takes a thread and needle from Lido Pimienta's heart to a country that doesn't always love her back.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Supporting Ourselves And Our Favorite Artists
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Music can help us deal and we can help musicians, too. On our weekly playlist, we're spotlighting independent artists and providing links for you to help support their music.
Reviving Classic Reggaeton, Bad Bunny's New Album 'YHLQMDLG' Breaks Records
Friday, March 13, 2020
Bad Bunny's new album has had unprecedented U.S. chart success for an all Spanish-language record. NPR Music contributor Stefanie Fernández explains what makes the artist and the album so special.
Alt.Latino Playlist: New Music For La Primavera
Thursday, March 05, 2020
As we head into warmer temperatures, we dig into some tunes by Angelica Garcia, Bad Bunny and Residente.
Alt.Latino Playlist: The Changing Seasons Of Life And Love
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Hear a mélange of sounds and styles from across Latin America and the U.S., centered on the sentiment of loves lost and found in unlikely places.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Story Telling And Time Traveling
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Dizzying bilingual couplets coalesce with a shoegazey challenge of toxic machismo on this week's Alt.Latino playlist.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Meet Us In Our World
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
The enigmatic Draco Rosa immediately returns after a Latin Grammy, Lido Pimeinta celebrates the beauty and resilience of Afro-Colombian communities and Orquesta Failde covers a Camila Cabello hit.
Alt.Latino Playlist: A Tribute, A Hip-Hop Remake Of A Cuban Classic And More
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Bad Bunny's tribute to Kobe Bryant, the Cuban hip-hop pioneers Orishas' uncleared remix and proud Latina joy from Angelica Garcia highlight the playlist this week.
Alt.Latino Playlist: New Music To Start 2020
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Here's the first volley in a year-long celebration of Alt.Latino's upcoming ten-year anniversary in June.
Alt.Latino Playlist: One Last Tamal For 2019
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A playlist perfect for holiday parties in your tia's kitchen and with the primos in the basement. Plus, an exclusive video from Ruben Blades.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Favorites Dominate The Week
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Irene Diaz, Kali Uchis and Ulises Hadjis have been on the Alt.Latino radar for nearly a decade; their new singles share space with newer names.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Boleros And Innovative Electronic Music Warm Winter's Arrival
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Bundle up! We're getting ready for cold weather with new songs by Lido Pimienta, Dimelo Flow, Tiger Army and David Lawrence.
Ozuna Evolves With 'Niburu'
Friday, November 29, 2019
"We make music to collide with the world." The Puerto Rican superstar discusses Nibiru, his musical beginnings and the state of Latin urban music.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Old And New Friends
Thursday, November 21, 2019
We introduce the world to a Brazilian artist you should know along with some musical surprises full of fun and innovation.
Alt.Latino: A Puerto Rican Power Trio, Miami Chillwave, Industrial Rosalía
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Ricky Martin, Residente & Bad Bunny celebrate the uplift of the Puerto Rican people through music on this week's playlist. Plus new music from Rosalía, MillionYoung and Henry Cole.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Where Cuban Funk, Latin Urban, And Dream Pop Rub Elbows
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Once you hear La Doña's mujer-powered "femmeton," Cuba's Cimafunk and Junior Mesa's mellow moods, you'll be won over, too.