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Ana Tijoux releases 'Vivda' — a decade after 'Vengo'
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
It's been 10 years since Chilean-French hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux dropped an album. She's back with Vida, and talks about her return to recording.
The popularity of regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NPR's Alt.Latino followed break-out trio Yahritza y Su Esencia on tour to document how their identity, and connection to regional Mexican music was shaped in their farmworker community.
2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees
Friday, November 10, 2023
Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.
Maluma: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, October 20, 2023
The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.
Maluma on becoming a new dad and using music to defy stereotypes about Colombia
Friday, October 20, 2023
Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk to Colombian superstar Maluma about defining his own genre, defying stereotypes with music about love, and new fatherhood
Becky G on her new album and how she represents the intersection of two cultures
Friday, October 13, 2023
Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk to Mexican American pop star Becky G about her latest album, Esquinas, her Mexican heritage and more.
It's time for 'El Tiny', the NPR Tiny Desk takeover for Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday, September 24, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of the Alt.Latino podcast, about the upcoming "El Tiny" Tiny Desk Concerts that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
J Noa: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, September 22, 2023
J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.
Here are the 24th Latin Grammy nominees
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The 24th annual Latin Grammy nominations have been announced. The genre is experiencing a wave of unprecedented popularity, but recognition from the Latin Recording Academy seems to be lagging behind.
The 'El Tiny' takeover returns with next-level performances
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
It's the third annual 'El Tiny' takeover, featuring artists from across Latin America performing roots-driven music.
Critic's Corner: Reviewing Mexican-American singer songwriter DannyLux
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Alt Latino podcast host Anamaria Sayre reviews the latest work from Mexican-American singer songwriter DannyLux.
Omar Montes: Tiny Desk Concert
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Spanish artist dances along the border of tradition and modernity in his Tiny Desk performance.
From NPR's 'Alt Latino,' a review of Karol G's 'Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season'
Monday, August 14, 2023
NPR's Alt Latino host Anamaria Sayre reviews Colombian singer Karol G's second album of the year, Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season.
Celebrating 50 years of the genre, Alt.Latino revisits its favorite hip-hop episodes
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras reflects on Latin hip-hop's legacy and presents the best episodes across the show's archive that speak to the diversity of rap across Latin America.
MARO: Tiny Desk Concert
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Portuguese guitarist brings listeners into her journey of heartbreak.
On Peso Pluma's 'Génesis,' the rising star holds fast to the sound of his ancestors
Friday, June 30, 2023
The Mexican artist just made it official: this summer you can hit the club and get down to your grandparent's favorite dance music.
Peso Pluma opens up his book of 'Genesis'
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Twenty-four-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma just released his highly anticipated debut album.
Karol G: Tiny Desk Concert
Monday, May 15, 2023
The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance.
Karol G on her new album, authenticity and being a 'happy heartbreak girl'
Monday, May 15, 2023
Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre talks to Colombian pop star Karol G about her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, social media and more.
Mexico is taking over the pop charts. What specific genre is dominating?
Friday, May 05, 2023
Two songs with regional Mexican ties are currently in the Top 10 on the American pop charts.