The Latin Alternative

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.

The Latin Alternative Show 1720

It's a special Los Amigos Invisibles 'takeover' episode, as the Grammy-winning Venezuelan funk band joins us to spotlight their new album "El Paradise."

The Latin Alternative Show 1724

This week is a 'new música' episode of The Latin Alternative. We spotlight several veteran artists making welcome returns (Kinky, Brownout, No Te Va Gustar), as well new tunes from Bang Data, Polock and Sabrina Malheiros. 

The Latin Alternative Show 1723

This week we recap the 18th annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), including special interviews with soulful Miami indie band Elastic Bond and Chile's electro-pop star Alex Anwandter.

The Latin Alternative Show 1722

This week is the 'Puro Rock' episode, dedicated to our favorite harder-edged Latin Alternative artists. Featured acts include Gustavo Cerati, Jumbo, La Vida Boheme, Jaguares, Molotov, No Te Va Gustar, Puya and many more

 

The Latin Alternative Show 1426

With the recent passing of Latin rock icon Gustavo Cerati after a tragic five year coma, we pay homage to Cerati's influential career in a special one hour episode. We survey Cerati's work as the leader of pioneering Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, as well as his more experimental solo albums which explored the intersection of trip-hop, rock and electr

The Latin Alternative Show 1423

Mexico is a powerhouse of Latin-Alt music, and this week we turn a spotlight to the country's rich rock and electronic scenes and history. Featured artists include Cafe Tacuba, Nortec Collective, Carla Morrison, Mexican Institute of Sound, Jaguares and much more.

The Latin Alternative Show 1432

This week we are extremely honored to be joined by Saul Hernandez, the frontman of Mexican rock icons Jaguares and Caifanes. Saul Hernandez joins us for a special one hour 'takeover' episode in which he talks about his new solo album 'Mortal' as well as classic Jaguares/Caifanes tracks. He also takes a turn as a guest DJ, spinning some of the songs that

The Latin Alternative Show 1408

This week we bring you our inaugural survey of Colombia's Latin Alternative scene, both past and present. From the electro-cumbia grooves of Bomba Estereo and Monareta to old school tropical legends Fruko y Sus Tesos and Grupo Niche, we've got the best of Colombian rock/electronica/funk/tropical music all here in this special episode.