All Songs Considered Alt.Latino: What We Missed In 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Dive into a treasure trove of missed Spanish-language music gems from 2025! Discover the Afro-Caribbean rhythms of Alex Cuba's 'Índole' and Enyel C's politically charged 'Nuevo Caribe.' Explore Berta Rojas' immersive string history project and the genre-blending sounds of Cazzu's 'Latinaje.' Celebrate Juana Molina's artistic return after eight years, along with emotional tributes to musical legends. This episode uncovers the richness and diversity of Latin music, reminding us of the beats we might have missed!
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Afro-Caribbean Roots Drive Indole
- Alex Cuba's Indole leans deliberately into Afro-Caribbean rhythms and percussion traditions tied to his island heritage.
- Felix highlights Roberto Vizcaíno Jr.'s percussion as central to making the record rhythm-first and forward-looking.
Nuevo Caribe Blends Reggae And Local Politics
- Enyel C's Nuevo Caribe channels Puerto Rican and wider Caribbean reggae/dancehall aesthetics with laid-back production and political lyrical moments.
- Ana Maria Sayre praises its ease and how it communicates local concerns, like development disputes in Boquerón.
A Multi-Sensory History Of Strings
- Berta Rojas' La Huella de las Cuerdas is a two-year, cross-country project tracing 500 years of stringed instrument history in the Americas.
- Felix notes the multi-media package includes videos for each track and interactive AI-driven string demos in the booklet.