The Latin Alternative

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'