The Latin Alternative

The Latin Alternative Show 1821

It was 40 years ago today....This week we travel back to 1978, when Latin rock, funky salsa and soulful Brazilian music were in full swing. Featured artists include Santana, Willie Colon & Ruben Blades, War, Milton Nascimento and Hector Lavoe.

The Latin Alternative Show 1819

Get ready to get your groove on as we spotlight some of the funkiest Latin songs of all time! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Brownout, Illya Kuryaki, Jungle Fire, Joe Bataan and much more.

The Latin Alternative Show 1818

So much great new music, so little time... We spotlight Latin funk crew Brownout's homage to Public Enemy, the welcome return of Uruguayan MC Santi Mostaffa, and a new album from Grammy winners Monsieur Perine.

The Latin Alternative Show 1815

It's our annual Female Artists episode spotlighting our favorite Latina rock, hip-hop, bossa nova and tropical acts. Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Ana Tijoux, No Lo Soporto, Bomba Estereo, Elastic Bond, La Misa Negra and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 1814

This week is a New Music episode. Featured artists include buzz-heavy indie rockers Sante Les Amis, Mexican alt-fusion act Centavrvs, and the triumphant return of the Latina MC Niña Dioz.

The Latin Alternative Show 1813

This week we're joined by Sante Les Amis, the indie rockers from Uruguay who've shared the stage with kindred spirits like Franz Ferdinand and Foals. Our co-host Josh Norek visited Uruguay for this episode and brought back other great finds including new music from No Te Va Gustar, Santi Mostaffa and Boomerang.

The Latin Alternative Show 1812

This week we're joined for a special takeover episode with indie rockers Banda de Turistas, a youthful Argentine band inspired by retro and psychedelic sounds. The group is celebrating the release of their fifth album 'Mancho.'

The Latin Alternative Show 1809

This week we spotlight the alt music mecca of Mexico. Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Jonaz, Carla Morrison, Compass, Kinky and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 1808

It's our annual Guilty Pleasures episode, those catchy songs that we're embarrassed to enjoy, but get stuck in our heads all too often. Featured artists include Akwid, Shakira, Pitbull, Plastilina Mosh, The Pinker Tones, Roberto Carlos and more

The Latin Alternative Show 1807

This week we spotlight the Latin Alternative powerhouse nation of Argentina. Featured artists include Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Gotan Project, Babasonicos, Pericos, Soda Stereo, Callate Mark and much more.