The Latin Alternative

The Latin Alternative Show 1717

This week we are joined by singer-songwriter Alex Cuba for a special takeover episode. The acclaimed singer and guitarist has also made history as the first Canadian-Latino artist to win multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards.

The Latin Alternative Show 1711

This week we spotlight Puerto Rico and its rich musical heritage. From the garage rock of AJ Davila and thrash metal of Puya to the modern salsa of Orquesta El Macabeo and alt-reggaeton of Calle 13, there's truly something for everyone in this episode.

The Latin Alternative Show 1716

It's a special Duets episode with some of our favorite collaborations: Beck & Seu Jorge, Vicentico & Willie Nelson, Ana Tijoux & Jorge Drexler and much more!

The Latin Alternative Show 1732

This week we're joined by Los Kung Fu Monkeys, a Tijuana ska/punk band touring with the iconic Fishbone. We also spotlight new music from Tribalistas, Diamante Electrico and Mexican Institute of Sound.

The Latin Alternative Show 1731

This week we travel back to 1997, a breakthrough year for Latin Alternative music. We spotlight groundbreaking releases from Molotov, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Aterciopelados and even.... Maná?

The Latin Alternative Show 1730

This week is a spotlight our new favorite new music. Highlights include the solo debuts from two Mexican alternative icons (Plastilina Mosh's Jonaz and Jumbo's Clemente Castillo), plus cowboy mambo from The Mavericks, and the return of acclaimed singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler.

The Latin Alternative Show 1729

It was 30 years ago today...This week we take the Latin Alternative time machine back to 1987, a year when 'Rock en Español" bands like Soda Stereo and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs burst out of Argentina conquered the Americas. Los Lobos went mainstream with their cover of "La Bamba" and tropical artists like Tito Puento and Joe Arroyo continued to make vital music.

The Latin Alternative Show 1728

So much great new música, so little time. We sort through the best new releases from artists including Bomba Estereo, Migrant Motel, The Mavericks, Sara Valenzuela and Cilantro Boombox.

The Latin Alternative Show 1718

We're joined by Chicano Batman, the buzz-heavy and soulful Latin rockers from LA, for a special interview highlighting their recently-released album 'Freedom Is Free.' We also spotlight new music from AJ Davila, Gaby Moreno, No Te Va Gustar and Los Amigos Invisibles.

 

The Latin Alternative Show 1727

It was 40 years ago today....Yes, this week we spotlight the music of 1977. Featured artists include Santana, Gilberto Gil, Oscar D'Leon, Gal Costa and Sonora Ponceña.