All Songs Considered Alt.Latino: What Were Felix and Ana's 2025 Favorites?
Dec 10, 2025
Bad Bunny's transformative impact on Puerto Rican music is examined, alongside his breathtaking album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Rosalía's genre-defying LUX takes center stage, showcasing its multilingual prowess and cultural resonance. The duo explores the innovative flamenco of Queralt Lahoz and the jazz reinterpretations by Roxana Amed. They also discuss Arath Herce's intimate lyricism and Mon Laferte's vintage-inspired Femme Fatale. The discussion closes with a celebration of Latin music's cultural unification in 2025.
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Bad Bunny's Multi-Scale Cultural Impact
- Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS scaled from personal to global impact across Puerto Rico and Latin America.
- Felix says the album reminded people to celebrate origins while reaching a worldwide audience.
El Gran Combo Rediscovered Through Bad Bunny
- Ana Maria recounts how Bad Bunny elevated Puerto Rican icons by sampling El Gran Combo and spotlighting salsa.
- She notes Rafael Ithier's recent passing and thousands discovering his legacy through the album.
Rosalía's Record Sparks Cross-Disciplinary Interest
- Rosalía's LUX invites cross-genre and cross-discipline engagement from opera to classical musicians.
- Felix predicts the album's full cultural life will unfold further with touring and future developments.