We take a break from the music for a Latinx perspective on the events that took place at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Argentine vocalist mixes tradition and various contemporary genres in her Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST performance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We celebrate a year of discovery with some Alt.Latino favorites as well as a ton of discoveries from throughout the year.Songs featured in this episode:• Ana Tijoux, "ANTIFA DANCE"• Alea, "Échale Sal"• Xenia Rubinos, "Who Shot Ya?"• Gaby Moreno, Shara Nova and Cantus Domus, "Try/Tratar de Transformar"• Gina Chavez, "Ella"• Angelica Garcia, "Agua de Rosa"• La Bruja de Texcoco, "Chéni (Miedo)"• Nancy Sanchez (feat. Olmeca), "La Gran Civilización"• Helado Negro (feat. Xenia Rubinos), "I Fell In Love"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We look back on the albums that moved us this year, from Lido Pimienta's personal Miss Colombia to Bad Bunny's monumental YHLQMDLG. Albums featured in this episode:• OKAN, Espiral• Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Agüita• Sexores, Salamanca • X Alfonso, Inside • Lido Pimienta, Miss Colombia• Orquesta Faílde, Faílde con Tumbao • Rita Indiana, Mandinga Times • Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG• Natalia Lafourcade, Un Canto por México, Vol. 1 • Ghetto Kumbe, Ghetto KumbeLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We share our space to introduce you to a new podcast, Louder Than A Riot, an in-depth look at issues around incarceration and the development of hip-hop.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we visit with NPR's Radio Ambulante, talk about immigration issues and meet a singer with a message.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Two new music documentaries — featuring Linda Ronstadt and Arturo O'Farrill — tell us stories about history, identity and culture through Mexican folk music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

When does a depiction of culture, history and identity become inauthentic? And according to whom? We dig into the conversation around the novel American Dirt. This episode originally aired Jan. 31, 2020.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We shine a light on recent stories by NPR hosts, reporters and producers who go beyond the obvious in their coverage of Latinx communities in the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino journeys from the tip of South America to the bodegas of New York City — all the while dancing to the beat of cumbia, the lingua franca of Latin music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy