Alt.Latino
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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!Support NPR and get your music exploration sponsor-free with Alt.Latino+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/nprmusic
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Sep 28, 2022 • 28min
Alisa Amador: Why the Tiny Desk Contest winner almost gave up on music
Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras sit down with Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador to talk about intentionality in community building, almost quitting music and finding nourishment in her art.Correction: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly said Linda Diaz won the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest. She won in 2020.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 21, 2022 • 29min
Rosalía: How the genre-bending pop star found her confidence
Anamaria Sayre sits down with Spanish superstar Rosalía, who just earned eight Latin Grammy nominations, to talk about her musical inspirations, divine sensuality and constant pull to transform.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 14, 2022 • 28min
Omar Apollo: Ballet Folklórico OG, Pharrell Whisperer, and Hot Sauce Entrepreneur
Anamaria Sayre sits down with R&B darling Omar Apollo to talk about his experiences growing up in Indiana and becoming a role model for queer Latinx kids.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 12, 2022 • 14min
Alt.Latino: Where we've been and what's next
After an extended hiatus, Alt.Latino returns with longtime host Felix Contreras and new co-host Anamaria Sayre. On this reintroduction to the program, the two talk about how the landscape of Latin music and culture has changed since Alt.Latino started more than a decade ago, and what it means for the show going forward.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 12, 2022 • 3min
Reintroducing: Alt.Latino
Longtime host Felix Contreras introduces the program's new co-host, Anamaria Sayre — and gets a blessing from her abuelita.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 3, 2022 • 33min
From the archives: flamenco, rock and songs of rebellion from Spain
Alt.Latino intern Vita Dadoo revisits podcast episodes to feature three conversations about music from Spain and explores the musical traditions that inspired these artists as well as the impact they made in the Spanish-speaking world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 26, 2022 • 29min
From the archives: the many faces of 'Regional Mexican'
Alt.Latino intern Vita Dadoo parses through the podcast archive to feature two conversations on the musical styles referred to as "Regional Mexican," its history, and its rising popularity among audiences in the U.S., Mexico and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 3, 2022 • 31min
From the archives: interviews with Ibeyi, Ivy Queen and Silvina Moreno
Alt.Latino intern Cat Sposato takes over the show to feature more stories for Women's History Month.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Mar 27, 2022 • 29min
From the archives: Latinas in punk
The San Antonio based punk band Fea is featured in a discussion about Latinas and punk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Mar 20, 2022 • 29min
From the archives: exploring the representation of women in reggaeton
This week we go back to the era of "Despacito" to discuss the impact of reggaeton on women and reggaetonera pioneer Ivy Queen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
