Felix Contreras appears in the following:
Carin León: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Monday, September 19, 2022
A four song performance from the Mexican Regional artist captures a society in transition.
'El Tiny' takeover returns for Latinx Heritage Month
Thursday, September 15, 2022
This year we celebrate our second "El Tiny" takeover of the Tiny Desk concerts to honor the wide range of sounds and experiences that make up Latinx heritage.
Alt.Latino's end of summer playlist showcases music from Colombia, Mexico and Austin, Texas
Sunday, August 28, 2022
NPR's Alt.Latino is featuring some of the summer's hottest releases in Latin music.
X Alfonso's 'Ancestros Sinfonico tops Alt.Latino's mid-year top albums roundup
Sunday, June 05, 2022
To kick off summer, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and Felix Contreras, host of Alt.Latino, discuss an album by Cuba musician X Alfonso.
Thee Sinseers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Monday, May 02, 2022
The California band The Sinseers play a passionate and retro four-song set in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Alt.Latino's spring playlist explores music from Angola, Brazil, Cuba and more
Sunday, April 03, 2022
The Spring Playlist from NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast highlights "Cadê Zé" by Maga Bo, "Bom Bom" by Batida featuring Mayra Andrade, "Exito" by Flores and "Que Sufras" by Doris Anahi.
Daddy Yankee, a reggaeton 'leyenda,' retires
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee has announced his retirement from music at the age of 45. But it's unclear whether that means he'll never perform or release music again.
Los Rivera Destino: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The comedic Puerto Rican trio delivers a visual and lyrical treat of a performance.
Mon Laferte: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Chilean vocalist and her orchestra's combination of Mexican folkloric and European chamber music make for a musical and visual treat.
A new album out this month from Silvana Estrada is one to watch for 2022
Thursday, January 06, 2022
NPR's Alt Latino predicts that Marchita, the new album by singer/songwriter Silvana Estrada, will end up on a top album list when the year's new music is considered at the end of 2022.
Felix Contreras
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Alt.Latino host shares 20 of his favorite albums of 2021.
The Best Latin Music of 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
The singles and albums that came out this year seem to reflect the diversity of Latin music more than ever.
A Jazz Piano Christmas: 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features Eric Reed, Gerald Clayton and Patrice Rushen.
Alt.Latino picks the best Latin music of 2021
Sunday, December 05, 2021
NPR's Alt.Latino podcast has a selection of 2021's most appreciated Latin music releases.
Meet Latin Grammys winner Ruben Blades
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Blades won Album of the Year at the Latin Grammys Thursday. At 73, it was a surprise win in an industry that emphasizes youth.
The 22nd annual Latin Grammys were held in Las Vegas
Friday, November 19, 2021
There were a few surprises at Thursday night's ceremony that reflected how certain musicians are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pop musician.
Submit your songs for Alt.Latino's annual Día de los Muertos sonic altar
Monday, October 18, 2021
Dedicate a song to a loved one you've lost.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month With NPR's Alt.Latino
Friday, October 08, 2021
Felix Contreras from NPR's Alt.Latino talks about the Latin music takeover of the Tiny Desk.
A preview of 'El Tiny' Concerts: Camila Cabello, Yendry and Nicki Nicole
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and NPR Music is marking it with a Latin Music showcase at Tiny Desk.
Reggaeton rules Latinx music, but not at the Latin Grammys
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Julyssa Lopez, writer for Rolling Stone magazine, and NPR's Felix Contreras, about the controversy around this year's Latin Grammys nominations.
