All Songs Considered Alt.Latino's Best New Music Round-Up: Bad Bunny, Grupo Frontera, Becky G and more
Apr 26, 2023
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Bad Bunny's Regional Mexican Collaboration
- Bad Bunny surprised many by collaborating with Grupo Frontera, a regional Mexican group.
- This move highlights Bad Bunny's awareness of the rising popularity of regional Mexican music.
Celia Cruz Cover by La Señora Tomasa
- Felix Contreras introduces La Señora Tomasa's cover of Celia Cruz's "Porciacaso No Regreso."
- The band from Barcelona respectfully reimagines the classic with an electronic, genre-bending twist.
Dominican Artist J. Noah
- Anamaria Sayre highlights 17-year-old Dominican singer J. Noah Nomepueden Para.
- J. Noah raps over bachata, merengue, and dembow, addressing social issues.