Felix Contreras appears in the following:
LADAMA: Tiny Desk Concert
Thursday, May 30, 2019
The group unites sounds from Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela, with a dash of New York City thrown in.
Enter The 'Infiernos': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Haydée Milanés links up with Ibeyí, Alih Jey digs into her Dominican roots as an acoustic folk music troubadour and Panteón Rococó continues to be a Mexican institution.
'Alt.Latino' Summer Suggestions
Sunday, May 26, 2019
NPR's Alt.Latino music podcast shares suggestions for summer listening.
Rodrigo y Gabriela Spin The Songs Behind Their Wild Sound
Friday, May 24, 2019
The Mexican guitar duo talk share songs by Nina Simone, Caifanes and Rage Against the Machine and discuss the role of the guitar in rock.
Featuring Alessia Cara, 'Querer Mejor' Is Classic Juanes
Friday, May 24, 2019
Alessia Cara makes her Spanish-language debut with the Colombian pop star.
Stream The 'Revelación': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Thursday, May 23, 2019
The pop music charts feel like one endless dance club session while Latin legend Rubén Blades stretches his vision. Plus, a Clash classic gets a Latina makeover.
Lila Downs Celebrates Mexico's Culinary And Cultural Sides With 'Al Chile'
Thursday, May 09, 2019
The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.
'Tres Palabras,' Four Songs: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Thursday, May 09, 2019
This week's Alt.Latino playlist additions feature the latest Latin pop hits and a timeless performer who paved the way over 60 years ago.
Alt.Latino Activists: Two Artists Who Mix Messages With Music
Friday, May 03, 2019
Artists and activists Taina Asili and Olmeca talk about mixing activism with their music on this week's show.
'Me Traicionaste' For The Throne: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
From a bilingual slow burner from the Game of Thrones soundtrack to Latinx innovation in experimental pop, there's something for everyone on this week's playlist.
New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26
Friday, April 26, 2019
Our shortlist of must-hear albums this week includes the acoustic, instrumental rock of Rodrigo y Gabriela, a byzantine concept album from The Mountain Goats, new Josh Ritter and more.
'You Said This Would Never End': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Watch Cuco's latest music video and hear No Te Va Gustar's re-imagined 2010 work on this week's Alt.Latino music roundup.
Latin Music Takes Center Stage At Coachella
Sunday, April 21, 2019
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, wraps up this weekend. Band after band filled the stages, including more Latin artists.
How Angélique Kidjo Brings Out The Africa Of Celia Cruz's Catalog
Thursday, April 18, 2019
The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz's rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia.
Seize The Night By 'Shining In The Dark': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Thursday, April 18, 2019
On this week's Alt.Latino playlist, hear Las Nubes reiterate its post-punk femininity, Twanguero return to philosophical roots and VINILOVERSUS duet with Tessa Ia in what feels like hazy nostalgia.
First Listen: Rodrigo y Gabriela, 'Mettavolution'
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Rodrigo y Gabriela's career offers insight into how creative you can be with just two guitars. Mettavolution closes with a mesmerizing version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes."
Guest DJ: Empress Of Plays Sing-Along With Some Of Her Greatest Influences
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Honduran-American vocalist shares her musical inspirations with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and guest host Jessica Diaz-Hurtado.
First Listen: Angélique Kidjo, 'Celia'
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Angélique Kidjo rearranges the molecules of the Celia Cruz songs that many of us know by heart. The results are glorious.
'Medicine' To Make You Feel 'Inmortal': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
On Alt.Latino, hear Aventura reemerge from the shadows with its first song in 10 years, Jennifer Lopez duet with French Montana and Lila Downs sing a Peruvian cumbia classic.
Alt.Latino's Primavera Extravaganza
Friday, April 05, 2019
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras empties the mail bag that was overflowing with new music. Mexico and Spain are represented as are Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse.