Alt.Latino’s Best Music Of 2019 (So Far)
Six months into 2019, we highlight dream pop, electronic fantasies, West African Cuban music and Latin rock from a salsa icon.
Six months into 2019, we highlight dream pop, electronic fantasies, West African Cuban music and Latin rock from a salsa icon.
Carlos Santana is having a big year: the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the 20th anniversary of Supernatural, and now a new album featuring Spanish vocalist Buika, Africa Speaks.
With Cuba in the new this week, Alt.Latino re-examines the longstanding musical relationship between the US and Cuba.
The three women who play the lead characters in the Starz series Vida join Alt. Latino to talk music, drama and La Llorona.
The Mexican guitar duo talk share songs by Nina Simone, Caifanes and Rage Against the Machine and discuss the role of the guitar in rock.
The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate chiles.
Taina Asili and Olmeca talk about mixing activism with music in this week’s show.
The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz’s rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia.
The Honduran-American vocalist shares her musical inspirations with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and guest host Jessica Diaz-Hurtado.
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras empties the mail bag that was overflowing with new music. Mexico and Spain are represented as are Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse.