The operative word this week seems to be "intense passion."

OK, that's two words, but that is what ties together a seemingly disparate collections of songs ranging from the techno-infused new single from Mexico's Vanessa Zamora to the laidback rebirth known as Bardo (of Chicano Batman) ... even to the three musicians in the multicultural jazz-folk group BEATrio.

Featured artists and songs:

• Queralt Lahoz, "LA FE"
• Bardo, "Renacer" (feat. Combo Chimbita)
• Vanessa Zamora, "GRAVEDAD" (feat. Çantamarta)
• BEATrio, "Archipelago"
• Mon Laferte, "Otra Noche de Llorar"
• El Laberinto del Coco, "Todo Se Nubla" 

Credits

Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.