The Latin Alternative

Join us for a trip into the world of Latin psychedelic music. From the psychedelic fuzz of Brazilian group Glue Trip to the late night grooves of Ocote Soul Sounds, you don't want to miss this! Other featured artists include Fruko y Sus Tesos, Plastilina Mosh, El Chicano, Jungle Fire, Astro and Babasonicos.

2022 has been off to a great start on the Latin Alternative music front! This week we spotlight recent releases from Argentine indie rocker Marilina Bertoldi, rising hip-hop star Trueno, acclaimed Colombian retro pop group Monsieur Perine, Chilean reggae group Zona Ganjah and more. 

It's a special takeover episode with JORGE DREXLER, the multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning Uruguayan singer-songwriter. Drexler speaks to us about his brilliant new album 'Tinta y Tiempo' and collaborations with the legendary Rubén Blades, Spanish rapper C. Tangana and Israeli alt pop artist Noga Erez. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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!