The Latin Alternative

The Latin Alternative Show 2205

We take the time machine fifty years back to 1972, a year defined by psychedelic bossa nova, chicano rock and hip-swaying salsa. Featured artists include Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles, Justo Betancourt, War, Tito Puente, Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe, Sui Generis and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 2204

2022 is already off to a great start on the new music front! This week we highlight recent releases from Enjambre, Las Cafeteras, Pahua, Santi Mostaffa, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 2203

It's our inaugural Cumbia episode! We spotlight cumbia music from across the decades including Los Angeles Azules, Mexican Institute of Sound, El Gran Silencio, Ozomatli, Bareto, Suenatron, Meridian Brothers and more. 

The Latin Alternative Show 2202

This week is all about the new música! Highlights include a Cuban funk explosion from Cimafunk, the return of Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte, Strokes-like rock from The Red Pears, retro flavored indie from Helado Negro, and hook-filled alt rock from Spain's Vetusta Morla. 

The Latin Alternative Show 2129

It's a New Music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Cimafunk, Los Lobos, Suenatron, The Voxes, Pehuenche, Bonifrate and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 2127

It's a special spotlight on our favorite live music recordings! Highlights include live performances from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Joe Arroyo, Ana Tijoux, Babasonicos, Soda Stereo, Willie Colon & Ruben Blades, Gal Costa and more. 

The Latin Alternative Show 2126

It's a new music spotlight! This week we highlight several amazing new releases, including Black Pumas member Adrian Quesada's Texas soul project 'Look At My Soul,' plus new music from Suenatron, Los Lobos, Bomba Estereo, Elsa y Elmar, El Mató a Un Policia Motorizado and more!

The Latin Alternative Show 2125

This week is all about the new música! We explore a funky collab between Cuban funkster Cimafunk and P-Funk legend George Clinton, plus tunes from Bomba Estereo, Luna Luna, Marissa Mur & Gepe, Noveddes Carminha, Ozomatli, Rita Lee and more.

The Latin Alternative Show 2124

This week is all about Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and their lead singer Vicentico! We revisit the musical history and influence of this iconic Argentine rock/reggae act and their lead singer Vicentico's solo career, plus Latin reggae artists they influenced like Los Cafres.

The Latin Alternative Show 2123

It's a new music explosion! 2021 continues to unleash a bounty of great Latin releases, including new music from Elvis Costello & Juanes, Ozomatli, LosPetitFellas, Vetusta Morla, Rita Lee, Novedades Carminha, Las Cafeteras and more.