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The Latin Alternative
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
This week we take the musical time machine fifty years back to 1971, an incredible year for Salsa, Latin Soul, Chicano Rock and Psychedelia. Featured artists include Hector Lavoe, Elis Regina, Santana, Cheo Feliciano, Ray Barretto, Totem Uruguay and more.
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
New year, new música! This week we spotlight our favorite new releases from Latina R&B star Kali Uchis, Colombian rockers Diamante Electrico, Chilean indie band Los Bunkers, Mexican hip-hop veterans Akwid and more.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
In an otherwise terrible year, Latin music shines brightly in 2020! This week we spotlight new releases from Akwid & Santi Mostaffa, Cimafunk, Marinah, Diamante Electrico and more.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
This week we take the time machine thirty years back to 1990. The year was marked by the 'Rock en Español' of Caifanes and Soda Stereo, Latin ska and reggae from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Los Pericos, plus salsa from Joe Arroyo, Grupo Niche and more!
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
It's a New Music episode! We have a bumper crop of amazing new Latin Alt songs from artists including Mexican Institute of Sound, Los Mocosos, La Dame Blanche, Ambar Luna and more.
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
It's our BEST OF 2020 episode! In an otherwise terrible year, the quantity of stellar new Latin releases continues to dazzle us. Highlights include Chicano Batman, J Balvin, Francisca Valenzuela, Santi Mostaffa, Vicentico, Alexia Bomtempo and many more.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
This week we take the time machine back to 2000, a year considered the apex for Latin Alternative music. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles, Plastilina Mosh, Bebel Gilberto, Juanes and Orishas.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
2020 is off to an incredible start for new music! This week we highlight new releases from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs frontman Vicentico and Argentine rock icon Fito Paez, as well as buzz-heavy newcomers Velcro MC, Diana Trujillo and Santi Mostaffa.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
It's a special THE MAVERICKS takeover episode! The critically acclaimed roots rock / country band The Mavericks recently released 'En Español,' a Spanish language album that highlights the Latin music roots and influences shared by members Raul Malo and Eddie Perez.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
We're joined by Grammy-winning Mexican rock band Zoé, who take us through the band's musical history and highlight their new 7th album. We also spotlight new music from Los Mocosos, Georgel and Bandalos Chinos.