The Latin Alternative

The Latin Alternative Show 2023

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.

The Latin Alternative Show 2008

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!

The Latin Alternative Show 2007

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.

The Latin Alternative Show 2006

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.

The Latin Alternative Show 2005

This week we take the time machine fifty years back to 1970, an incredible year for Latin music that saw tremendous growth for Chicano Rock and Salsa in particular. Featured artists include Santana, Tito Puente, El Chicano, Eric Burdon & War, Roberto Roena and El Gran Combo.

The Latin Alternative Show 2004

2020 is off to a bright start, as evidenced in our latest New Music episode. We highlight Argentine indie rocker Marilina Bertoldi's award-winning debut album, as well as new tracks from artists including former Los Amigos Invisibles guitarist Cheo, electro-bossanova crew Bossacucanova, and Mexico's rising R&B singer Girl Ultra.

The Latin Alternative Show 2020

This week is a special takeover episode with CHICANO BATMAN, the Los Angeles based band that mixes psychedelic Latin sounds with rock, indie and funk music. The group is celebrating the release of their latest album 'Invisible People.'

The Latin Alternative Show 2003

It's our 'Best of the Decade' episode, spotlighting the very best songs released between 2010 and 2019! Featured artists include Ana Tijoux, Brownout, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Vicente Garcia and many more.

The Latin Alternative Show 2001

Argentina remains a powerhouse for Latin Alt music. This week we highlight songs from iconic artists like Soda Stereo & Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, plus rising stars including Fémina, 1915, Usted Señalemelo and Panda Elliot.

The Latin Alternative Show 1934

This week is all about the new música! Highlights include the Cuban funk of Cimafunk, Suenatron's collab with Jonaz from Plastilina Mosh, plus new tunes from Flor de Toloache, Santi Mostaffa, Poncho Sanchez, Diamante Electrico and many more exciting artists.