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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Aug 8, 2021 • 24min
Encore: The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Urban Explained
The story of Latin America has always been reflected through music. This week, we rerun one of our most popular episodes and talk to experts to help us understand Latin Urban's pop music dominance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 24, 2021 • 36min
We Excavate Cuba's Rallying Cry, 'Patria Y Vida'
The Cuban experience is synonymous with Cuban music. This week, we take a look at the uprising in Cuba and the island's history with protest music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 18, 2021 • 34min
Indie Film And Latinx Reality
To celebrate The Latino Experience film series from PBS, we chat with Latinx indie filmmakers to discuss the state of the industry, and why independent films are powerful for accurate representation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 11, 2021 • 35min
No Boundaries On The Island: The Music Of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an island full of sonic diversity. We take you across time, genre and musical boundaries through interviews with pop star Rauw Alejandro, vocalist Sebastian .Otero and punk rocker AJ Davila.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 4, 2021 • 31min
The Alt.Latino Interview: Rita Moreno
To celebrate a new documentary about her life and career, we revisit our 2018 conversation with none other than Rita Moreno.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 27, 2021 • 29min
Alt.Latino's Best Music of 2021 (So Far)
As we hit the midpoint of 2021, our host Felix Contreras is joined by Alt.Latino producer Anamaria Sayre, NPR Weekend Edition producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, L.A. Times culture writer Suzy Exposito and Alt.Latino contributor Stefanie Fernández to discuss their favorites of the past six months.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 22, 2021 • 26min
Resilience and Innovation: An Alt.Latino Podcast Extra En Español
Two stories of determination, innovation and strength from different sides of the Latinx community: a father-son pair separated at the border and a musician from Cuba using blockchain tech to bring attention and support to underrepresented artists.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 20, 2021 • 44min
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Los Lobos And Tania León Post Their W's
We take a look at the headlines from the past week and can't help but notice Latinos and Latinos stacking up wins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 13, 2021 • 29min
'Music As A Weapon': A Discussion About Garifuna Music
A workshop on the eastern coast of Honduras is keeping Garifuna culture alive and accessible for young musicians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jun 6, 2021 • 40min
Loss, Love And Resilience Across Latinidad
We're taking a step back to do a survey of what's happening across the community. We'll introduce you to an artist that maybe you don't know, hang out with some Cuban drummers, meet high school teachers on the hunt for vaccines, and give a sneak peek of next week's show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
