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The Latin Alternative
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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.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Turbulent times call for protest music! This week we spotlight songs that speak out against inequality, corruption, poverty and racism. Featured artists include Ana Tijoux, Joe Arroyo, Ozomatli, Aterciopelados, Silvio Rodriguez and many more.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for new music. This week we highlight recent releases from former Los Amigos Invisibles guitarist Cheo, Argentine indie rock vocalist Marilina Bertoldi, Mexican R&B singer Girl Ultra, heavy Latin funk crew Jungle Fire and much more!
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
This week we travel forty years back in the Latin Alt time machine to 1980. We spotlight classic salsa, chicano rock and disco-infused Latin funk that still stands the test of time. Featured artists include Tierra, Fania Allstars, Cal Tjader, Joe Bataan and Rita Lee.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
This week we're joined by Mexican indie rock band Jumbo, who 20 years into their career are celebrating a recent Latin Grammy nomination. We also spotlight new music from Sergio Mendes, Miranda!, Marilina Bertoldi and Angelique Kidjo.