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The Latin Alternative / BEST OF 2023 (The Warning, Mon Laferte, Residente, WOS&more) from 2023-12-11T13:44:22
It's our BEST OF 2023 episode! Don't miss our fave tracks of the past year, including music from The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Mon Laferte, Alex Cuba, Ritmo Machine, Usted Señalemelo, Residen...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Zuco 103, Diamante Electrico, Ritmo Machine&more) from 2023-11-27T14:58:24
This week is all about NEW MÚSICA. Featured artists include Zuco 103, Diamante Electrico, Lika Nova, Ritmo Machine, Ainda & El Zar, The Kevin Fingier Collective, Gimena Alvarez Cela, David B...
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The Latin Alternative / Spotlight on 1973 from 2023-11-27T14:51:40
We travel five decades back to 1973, an era when Chicano Rock, classic Salsa, and psychedelic sounds made Latin music one of the most exciting genres on the musical landscape. Featured artists i...
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The Latin Alternative / Alex Cuba takeover from 2023-11-10T12:15:04
It's a special takeover episode with multi Grammy & Latin Grammy winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba. He joins us to celebrate his latest album 'El Swing Que Tengo,' which swings indeed! We ...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tiago PZK, Migrant Motel&more) from 2023-10-27T12:45:06
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases including a collab from Los Amigos Invisibles and Monsieur Merine members, plus música from Rodrigo y Gabriela, Vanessa Zamora,...
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The Latin Alternative / Spotlight on 1963 from 2023-10-27T12:44:21
We take the time machine back sixty years to 1963, a remarkable year for Latin Jazz, Tropical, and early Rock and Roll! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Cal Tjader, Machito, Mo...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Cimafunk, Los Pericos, Viniloversus&more) from 2023-10-12T07:58:27
It's a new music explosion! We highlight recent releases from Galactic ft. Cimafunk, IREKE, Los Pericos, Viniloversus, the Italian (honorary Latinos) Maneskin & Fulminacci, The Paranoias and...
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The Latin Alternative / San Francisco episode from 2023-09-26T14:38:10
We celebrate San Francisco's vibrant Latin music scene, past and present! Featured artists include Santana, La Doña, Los Mocosos, Bang Data, Linda Ronstadt, La Misa Negra, Chika Di, Cabanijazz, ...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Trueno, Turf, Cheo&more) from 2023-09-12T13:04:22
2023 is off to an amazing start on the new music front! This week we highlight new songs from Los Pericos, Trueno & JID, Palma, Cheo, Lucas Santtana, Viniloversus, Turf, Eruca Sativa, The Pa...
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The Latin Alternative / FANIA RECORDS episode from 2023-08-28T16:04:56
This week we celebrate FANIA RECORDS, the legendary label that brought us legends of Salsa and Boogaloo including the Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Rivera...
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The Latin Alternative / Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) recap from 2023-08-14T07:37:52
It's a recap of the 24th annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), the biggest event in the world for Latin indie music! Highlights include music and interviews with Tijuana's buzzing in...
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The Latin Alternative / Los Angeles episode from 2023-07-17T08:17:49
It's a special episode dedicated to Latin sounds from LOS ANGELES. Featured artists include Ozomatli, Chicano Batman, Los Lobos, Sergio Mendes, Jungle Fire, Chino Espinoza, Delinquent Habits, L...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Marc Anthony, Trueno, Diamante Electrico&more) from 2023-07-17T08:17:07
Start 2023 with the best new Latin music! This week we highlight new tunes from Alexia Bomtempo, Cheo (of Los Amigos Invisibles), Marc Anthony, Trueno, Francisca Valenzuela, Diamante Electrico, ...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Natalia Lafourcade, Mon Laferte, Dannylux&more) from 2023-07-17T08:16:11
It's a spotlight on New Music! This week we highlight recent releases from Natalia Lafourcade, iLe ft. Mon Laferte, DannyLux, Ramona, YADAM, Ozuna, Santi Mostaffa, Él Mato a Un Policía Motoriza...
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The Latin Alternative / New York episode from 2023-06-30T08:13:54
New York is a Latin music mecca, and we highlight artists from the Big Apple who put the city on the musical map! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, King Changó, Rubén Blades, Alexia Bomtemp...
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The Latin Alternative / The Warning takeover from 2023-06-15T09:44:58
Bang your head as we're joined by The Warning, the rockin' Mexican sister trio who've supported Foo Fighters and Muse and are now headlining large venues in their own right! We also highlight ne...
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The Latin Alternative / Latin Funk episode from 2023-06-02T07:35:52
It's a Latin Funk explosion! This week is all about the funk groove and its presence in Latin music. Featured artists include Joe Bataan, Cimafunk, Kinky, Brownout, Jungle Fire, Plastilina Mosh,...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Molotov, Natalia Lafourcade, iLe&more) from 2023-05-15T14:22:45
It's a new music explosion! 2022 continues to be a rewarding year for Latin Alternative music listeners, and this week we highlight recent releases from Natalia Lafourcade, Molotov, iLe, Hermano...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Cigarbox Man, Chika Di, GlueTrip&more) from 2023-05-02T13:36:18
So much great new music to share! This week we spotlight recent releases from Cigarbox Man, Versaliz, Chika Di, Silvina Moreno, Glue Trip, The Place on Rugby, Lng/Sht, Flash Amazonas and more!
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The Latin Alternative / Latin Dance Party from 2023-04-19T08:03:28
Join us for a Latin Dance Party! This week we spotlight songs that are sure to get your dance floor groove on, including music from Brownout, Willy Chirino, Trueno, Kinky, Camilo & El Alfa, ...
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The Latin Alternative / Rolling Stone Argentina episode from 2023-04-04T11:24:57
We partnered with Rolling Stone Argentina to spotlight the best new Argentine music! Our co-host Josh Norek was joined by editor in chief Daniel Flores, who selected songs from leading indie, ro...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Glue Trip, Making Movies, Ximena Sariñana) from 2023-03-23T12:13:50
It's a new music explosion! Highlights include the psychedelic vibes of Glue Trip, the welcome return of Making Movies, and new tunes from Latin Alt legends Mon Laferte, Kinky, and Ximena Sariña...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2221 from 2023-03-08T14:33:51
Was it really 20 years ago? This week we travel back in time to 2002, an incredible year for Latin Alternative music! Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Kinky, Jaguares, Orishas, Cafe ...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Cazzu, Yerba Buena, Santi Mostaffa) from 2023-02-23T08:33:22
It's a new music explosion! This week we celebrate recent releases from Kinky, Diamante Eléctrico, Cazzu, Yerba Buena, Santi Mostaffa, Caloncho, Meridian Brothers, Sweety Lizzy Project and more....
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Carlos Santana, Francisca Valenzuela, Caramelo Haze) from 2023-02-08T12:23:26
It's a new music episode! This week we highlight welcome new releases from Calypso Rose ft. Carlos Santana, Francisca Valenzuela, Making Movies, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Caramelo Haze, Pehuench...
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The Latin Alternative / Spotlight on 1982 from 2023-02-01T06:45:02
We take the time machine four decades back to 1982, a year that brought us some true gems of Latin funk, rock, salsa and Brazilian music. Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Gal Costa, Mandri...
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The Latin Alternative / New Music (Julieta Venegas, Nicki Nicole, Babasonicos) from 2023-01-17T11:33:33
Great new Latin music abounds! This week we highlight recent releases from Julieta Venegas, Nicki Nicole & WOS, Babasonicos, Jorge Drexler, Bomba Estereo & Aterciopelados, Girl Ultra, Na...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2215 from 2023-01-03T08:25:57
¡Viva Mexico! This week we spotlight the music diversity of Mexico, from electronica and sultry R&B to punk, pop, rock, hip-hop and indie. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Girl Ultra, M...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2232 from 2022-12-16T08:43:10
It's our BEST SONGS OF 2022 episode! Josh and Ernesto spotlight their favorite songs of the past year, including tracks from Rosalía, Girl Ultra, Trueno, Kinky, Marilina Bertoldi, Dannylux, Rau...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2214 from 2022-12-01T07:44:47
It's a new Latin music explosion! This week we highlight recent recordings from Jorge Drexler, Adrian Quesada, Ramona, Katzú Oso, Mista Savona, Feli Colina, Fitasha, Di WAV and more!
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The Latin Alternative Show 2213 from 2022-11-09T07:41:54
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight new releases from rising indie Mexican hip-hop artist Lng/Sht, the Peruvian cumbia band Bareto, a fun series of covers from alt mariachi divas ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2211 from 2022-10-25T08:12:31
It's a new music explosion! This week we celebrate several new Rosalía singles, plus the latest releases from Dorian, Mexican Institute of Sound, The Bongo Hop, The Coils, Pahua, Marissa Mur & A...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2227 from 2022-10-10T13:54:25
It's a special takeover episode with CIMAFUNK, the Cuban funk star whose album "El Alimento" is one of our favorite records of the past year. Cimafunk talks to us about his transition from medic...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2210 from 2022-09-26T07:49:03
Brazil is the biggest country in Latin America, and has big musical diversity as well! This week we highlight Brazilian rock, R&B, soul, power pop, funk, psychedelia and more. Featured artists i...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2209 from 2022-09-09T13:01:19
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Ozomatli, Omar Apollo, Los Bitchos, Fito Paez, Pahua, Los Autenticos Decadentes, Wiplash and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 2208 from 2022-08-25T13:45:23
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include recent releases from Fito Paez, Flor de Toloache, Ilegales & Andres Calamaro, Marilina Bertoldi, Velcro, Terapia and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 2207 from 2022-08-11T09:53:19
Join us for a trip into the world of Latin psychedelic music. From the psychedelic fuzz of Brazilian group Glue Trip to the late night grooves of Ocote Soul Sounds, you don't want to miss this! ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2206 from 2022-07-25T07:52:09
2022 has been off to a great start on the Latin Alternative music front! This week we spotlight recent releases from Argentine indie rocker Marilina Bertoldi, rising hip-hop star Trueno, acclaim...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2217 from 2022-07-07T07:46:54
It's a special takeover episode with JORGE DREXLER, the multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning Uruguayan singer-songwriter. Drexler speaks to us about his brilliant new album 'Tinta y Tiempo' and collab...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2205 from 2022-06-22T15:17:24
We take the time machine fifty years back to 1972, a year defined by psychedelic bossa nova, chicano rock and hip-swaying salsa. Featured artists include Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles, Justo Beta...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2204 from 2022-06-06T08:31:59
2022 is already off to a great start on the new music front! This week we highlight recent releases from Enjambre, Las Cafeteras, Pahua, Santi Mostaffa, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 2203 from 2022-05-19T08:31:44
It's our inaugural Cumbia episode! We spotlight cumbia music from across the decades including Los Angeles Azules, Mexican Institute of Sound, El Gran Silencio, Ozomatli, Bareto, Suenatron, Meri...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2202 from 2022-05-03T07:43:54
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include a Cuban funk explosion from Cimafunk, the return of Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte, Strokes-like rock from The Red Pears, retro f...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2129 from 2022-04-18T08:29:24
It's a New Music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Cimafunk, Los Lobos, Suenatron, The Voxes, Pehuenche, Bonifrate and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 2127 from 2022-04-01T22:09:43
It's a special spotlight on our favorite live music recordings! Highlights include live performances from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Joe Arroyo, Ana Tijoux, Babasonicos, Soda Stereo, Willie Colon ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2126 from 2022-03-17T07:55:03
It's a new music spotlight! This week we highlight several amazing new releases, including Black Pumas member Adrian Quesada's Texas soul project 'Look At My Soul,' plus new music from Suenatron...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2125 from 2022-03-01T08:09:33
This week is all about the new música! We explore a funky collab between Cuban funkster Cimafunk and P-Funk legend George Clinton, plus tunes from Bomba Estereo, Luna Luna, Marissa Mur & Gepe, N...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2124 from 2022-02-14T07:43:18
This week is all about Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and their lead singer Vicentico! We revisit the musical history and influence of this iconic Argentine rock/reggae act and their lead singer Vicent...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2123 from 2022-01-28T12:14:38
It's a new music explosion! 2021 continues to unleash a bounty of great Latin releases, including new music from Elvis Costello & Juanes, Ozomatli, LosPetitFellas, Vetusta Morla, Rita Lee, Noved...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2201 from 2022-01-12T12:36:24
It's our 'Best of 2021' episode spotlighting the very best Latin releases of the past year! Highlights include songs from Fito Paez, Cimafunk, C. Tangana, Don Omar & Residente, Santi Mostaffa, R...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2122 from 2021-12-29T08:46:48
Tired of the state of American hip-hop? Latin Hip-Hop is often more creative and musically varied than its U.S. counterpart. This week we highlight the best of the genre, including newcomers lik...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2121 from 2021-12-14T08:12:05
This week is album about the New Música! Highlights include new tunes from acclaimed chicano band Las Cafeteras, rising Uruguayan MC Santi Mostaffa, former Jumbo frontman Clemente Castillo, and ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2120 from 2021-11-29T08:05:38
It's our special DISCOVERIES episode! Our co-hosts Josh Norek and Ernesto Lechner spotlight the amazing Latin songs that flew below their radar, only to be discovered and appreciated years later...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2117 from 2021-11-12T08:33:12
It's a new music explosion! 2021 continues to produce an abundance of killer Latin tunes, including new releases from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs frontman Vicentico, Colombian rock icons Aterciopela...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2116 from 2021-10-29T08:00:09
It's a new music explosion! 2021 continues to impress with a slew of brilliant Latin releases, including new music from Maye, Los Buenos Modales, Juanes, Maumaumau, PJ Sin Suela, Joao Selva and ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2128 from 2021-10-13T08:07:20
This week is a special takeover episode with BOMBA ESTEREO, the influential Colombian indie electronic/alternative group who just released their new album 'Deja.' Bomba Estereo take us through t...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2114 from 2021-09-28T13:20:03
Chile has a rich musical tradition, and has exported its rock, pop, electronic and hip-hop music around the world! Today we spotlight Chilean artists including Mon Laferte, Camila Moreno, Gepe, ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2112 from 2021-09-13T09:26:17
This week we spotlight Spain and its indie, rock and hip-hop artists. Highlights include C. Tangana, Rigoberta Bandini, Polock, Dani, Toteking, Marinah, Manu Chao and more!
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The Latin Alternative Show 2111 from 2021-08-25T15:31:02
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include an unusual collaboration between Spain's leading rapper C. Tangana with legendary Argentine rocker Andres Calamaro, plus new tunes from ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2118 from 2021-08-10T14:04:23
Hailing from Spain, the artist C. Tangana is one of the most interesting artists in Latin hip-hop. He joins us for a special takeover episode spotlighting his latest album 'El Madrileño', which ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2115 from 2021-07-26T15:04:24
Whether you hear his Oscar-winning scores in 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Babel' or as the producer of artists like Cafe Tacvba, Juanes and Molotov, the Argentine producer Gustavo Santaolalla is a ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2110 from 2021-07-11T16:49:31
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include the sultry R&B-meet-dembow of San Francisco artist La Doña, the psychedelic Brazilian haze of Glue Trip, old school funk sounds from Cim...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2109 from 2021-06-21T08:09:08
This week is a special takeover with Latin Grammy-winning Colombian rock band Diamante Electrico, one of our favorite rock groups in any language. Having supported artists like Foo Fighters, Dia...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2108 from 2021-06-03T13:09:29
This week is all about the new música! We spotlight tunes from talented singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza, electronic wizard Mexican Institute of Sound, former Ojos de Brujo vocalist Marinah, Colo...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2106 from 2021-05-20T08:22:37
We explore Latin Jazz, past and present (including jazzy hip-hop). Featured artists include Cubanismo, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie and Willie Bobo, plus jazz loving MC's like Ana Tijoux and San...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2105 from 2021-05-05T08:02:51
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include new tunes from Argentine rock icon Fito Paez, Run The Jewels remixed by Mexican Institute of Sound, and the soulful Nuyorican hip-hop of...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2104 from 2021-04-20T08:31:52
When people think "prog rock", they think of artists like Yes and Genesis. But did you know that the genre also thrived (and continues to do so) across the Americas? This week we spotlight Latin...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2107 from 2021-04-05T08:14:45
This week is a special takeover episode with Camilo Lara, the cultural instigator behind three brilliant and completely distinct musical projects: electronic act Mexican Institute of Sound, the ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2103 from 2021-03-19T08:19:45
This week is all about the new música! Ituana surprises us with a bossa nova cover of '80s classic "Talking In Your Sleep", while rising Argentine rock artist Conociendo a Rusia collaborates wit...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2102 from 2021-03-04T08:12:56
This week we take the musical time machine fifty years back to 1971, an incredible year for Salsa, Latin Soul, Chicano Rock and Psychedelia. Featured artists include Hector Lavoe, Elis Regina, S...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2101 from 2021-02-18T08:24:55
New year, new música! This week we spotlight our favorite new releases from Latina R&B star Kali Uchis, Colombian rockers Diamante Electrico, Chilean indie band Los Bunkers, Mexican hip-hop vete...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2033 from 2021-02-03T08:23:58
In an otherwise terrible year, Latin music shines brightly in 2020! This week we spotlight new releases from Akwid & Santi Mostaffa, Cimafunk, Marinah, Diamante Electrico and more.
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Latin Alternative Podcast 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
La Vida Boheme interview, Gaby Moreno & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Diego Garcia interview, Rey Pila, Calle 13 & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Los Amigos Invisible interview, Diego Garcia, Chocquibtown & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast #11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Latin Trip-Hop & Groove w/Si Se, Los Amigos Invisibles & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast #10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ladies of Latin Rock w/Bebe, Aterciopelados & more!
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Latin Alternative podcast 09 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pinker Tones interview; plus Gustavo Cerati, Furland & more!
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Latin Alternative podcast 08 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ana Tijoux interview; plus Calle 13, Polock & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast 07 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jaguares interview; plus Nortec Collective, Ely Guerra & more!
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Latin Alternative podcast 06 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ozomatli interview; plus Julieta Venegas, Ana Tijoux & more!
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Latin Alternative podcast 05 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cafe Tacuba spotlight; plus Fabulosos Cadillacs, Manu Chao & more!
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The Latin Alternative Show 2009 from 2021-01-19T07:44:50
This week we take the time machine thirty years back to 1990. The year was marked by the 'Rock en Español' of Caifanes and Soda Stereo, Latin ska and reggae from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Los ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2029 from 2021-01-04T09:06:58
It's a New Music episode! We have a bumper crop of amazing new Latin Alt songs from artists including Mexican Institute of Sound, Los Mocosos, La Dame Blanche, Ambar Luna and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 2034 from 2020-12-18T15:40:54
It's our BEST OF 2020 episode! In an otherwise terrible year, the quantity of stellar new Latin releases continues to dazzle us. Highlights include Chicano Batman, J Balvin, Francisca Valenzuela...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2011 from 2020-12-08T08:06:07
This week we take the time machine back to 2000, a year considered the apex for Latin Alternative music. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles, Plastilina Mosh, Bebel G...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2010 from 2020-11-24T07:23:54
2020 is off to an incredible start for new music! This week we highlight new releases from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs frontman Vicentico and Argentine rock icon Fito Paez, as well as buzz-heavy new...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2028 from 2020-11-09T11:57:51
It's a special THE MAVERICKS takeover episode! The critically acclaimed roots rock / country band The Mavericks recently released 'En Español,' a Spanish language album that highlights the Latin...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2025 from 2020-10-23T08:19:52
We're joined by Grammy-winning Mexican rock band Zoé, who take us through the band's musical history and highlight their new 7th album. We also spotlight new music from Los Mocosos, Georgel and ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2023 from 2020-10-07T13:19:47
Turbulent times call for protest music! This week we spotlight songs that speak out against inequality, corruption, poverty and racism. Featured artists include Ana Tijoux, Joe Arroyo, Ozomatli,...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2008 from 2020-09-23T13:04:12
2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for new music. This week we highlight recent releases from former Los Amigos Invisibles guitarist Cheo, Argentine indie rock vocalist Marilina Bertold...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2007 from 2020-09-08T11:44:04
This week we travel forty years back in the Latin Alt time machine to 1980. We spotlight classic salsa, chicano rock and disco-infused Latin funk that still stands the test of time. Featured art...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2006 from 2020-08-24T16:51:48
This week we're joined by Mexican indie rock band Jumbo, who 20 years into their career are celebrating a recent Latin Grammy nomination. We also spotlight new music from Sergio Mendes, Miranda!...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2005 from 2020-08-10T07:50:46
This week we take the time machine fifty years back to 1970, an incredible year for Latin music that saw tremendous growth for Chicano Rock and Salsa in particular. Featured artists include Sant...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2004 from 2020-07-22T07:55:43
2020 is off to a bright start, as evidenced in our latest New Music episode. We highlight Argentine indie rocker Marilina Bertoldi's award-winning debut album, as well as new tracks from artists...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2020 from 2020-07-06T13:34:23
This week is a special takeover episode with CHICANO BATMAN, the Los Angeles based band that mixes psychedelic Latin sounds with rock, indie and funk music. The group is celebrating the release ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2003 from 2020-06-19T07:50:15
It's our 'Best of the Decade' episode, spotlighting the very best songs released between 2010 and 2019! Featured artists include Ana Tijoux, Brownout, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Vicente Garci...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2001 from 2020-06-03T08:37:49
Argentina remains a powerhouse for Latin Alt music. This week we highlight songs from iconic artists like Soda Stereo & Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, plus rising stars including Fémina, 1915, Usted S...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1934 from 2020-05-18T09:11:49
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include the Cuban funk of Cimafunk, Suenatron's collab with Jonaz from Plastilina Mosh, plus new tunes from Flor de Toloache, Santi Mostaffa, Po...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1933 from 2020-04-30T15:27:39
This week is our 'Songs About Places' episode. We highlight songs about cities and places from Kevin Johansen, Los Van Van, Aterciopelados, Choc Quib Town, Nortec Collective and many more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1932 from 2020-04-14T14:14:28
So much great new music, so little time! This week we highlight new releases from Bajofondo, Jenny and The Mexicats, Systema Solar, Los Wemblers and much more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1931 from 2020-03-30T09:07:48
This week we are joined by Latin Grammy winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba, who shares his latest album "Sublime" with us. We also highlight new music from Flor de Toloache, Girl Ultra and Diam...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1930 from 2020-03-13T13:22:10
It's a New Music episode! This week is full of exciting new releases from Latin Grammy-winning artists like Alex Cuba, Kevin Johansen and Diamante Electrico, as well as rising talents including ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1929 from 2020-02-24T15:02:19
Latin Hip-Hop is often much more dynamic and musically adventurous than its U.S. counterpart. This week we spotlight the artists pushing the boundaries with intelligence and creativity, includin...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1928 from 2020-02-13T08:11:07
This week is all about the new music! Highlights include the return of Grammy-winning artists Mala Rodriguez, Alex Cuba and Kevin Johansen, as well as buzz-heavy new artists like Cineplex, Marró...
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The Latin Alternative Show 2002 from 2020-01-28T07:59:43
This week we're joined by the legendary singer/songwriter Andres Calamaro, considered by many to be the Latin music answer to Bob Dylan. Calamaro shares stories about his latest multi Grammy-nom...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1926 from 2020-01-13T11:40:52
Mexico is a powerhouse of Latin-Alt music, and this week's music more than proves it. Featured artists include Ximena Sariñana, Cafe Tacvba, C-Kan, Niña Dioz, Nortec Collective, Natalia Lafourca...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1924 from 2019-12-27T08:38:25
This week we spotlight our favorite Brazilian songs of all time, including bossa nova, rock, hip-hop and funk. Featured artists include Lenine, Bebel Gilberto, Pato Fu, O Rappa, MC Marcinho, Seu...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1922 from 2019-12-10T08:59:43
This week is all about the best new Brazilian music, from contemporary bossa nova and modern rock, to soul and hip-hop. Featured artists include Mano Brown, Lino Krizz, Mallu Magalhaes, Paulinho...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1923 from 2019-11-19T07:59:12
So much great new music, so little time! This week we spotlight our favorite new releases, including the trippy tropical sounds of Mr. Tropical, a new wave-flavored collab from Jenny and The Mex...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1919 from 2019-10-28T07:36:21
It was 10 years ago today....this week we take the Latin-Alt time machine back to 2009, a banner year for the genre. Highlights include the Latin electronic fusion sounds of Mexican Institute of...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1927 from 2019-10-09T13:43:08
This week we celebrate the 20th annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) with interviews and music from Colombian rockers Diamante Eléctrico and Thievery Corporation vocalist Natalia Cla...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1918 from 2019-09-23T06:37:20
This week our co-host Josh Norek visits Uruguay, the pint-sized powerhouse nation with vital indie rock and hip-hop scenes. Joining us for interviews are the psychedelic power pop band Boomerang...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1917 from 2019-09-04T07:07:30
So much great new music, so little time! This week we spotlight brand new releases including a welcome comeback from Santana, plus Mexican alt-pop diva Ximena Sariñana, Venezuelan rockers Vinilo...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1915 from 2019-08-15T06:46:58
Today we're gonna party like it's 1999! We travel 20 years back in the Latin-Alt time machine to a seminal year for the genre. Highlights include music from Cafe Tacvba, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs,...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1914 from 2019-07-29T07:37:32
This week is a New Music episode chock full of great new Latin Alt tunes. Highlights include the welcome return of Uruguayan rockers No Te Va Gustar (ft. Julieta Venegas), as well as music from ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1913 from 2019-07-11T10:04:38
This episode is all about the HITS, those Latin Alternative songs that transcended borders and become global smashes. Highlights include chart-topping songs from Manu Chao, Bomba Estereo, Rosalí...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1920 from 2019-06-24T07:36:48
In celebration of the new Santana album 'Africa Speaks,' we are joined by the legendary Carlos Santana for a special one hour takeover episode. Santana tells us the story behind his new songs, c...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1912 from 2019-06-06T06:47:23
The bumper crop of incredible new music continues well into 2019! This week's highlights include new music from Santana vocalist Andy Vargas, plus Ximena Sariñana, Ozomatli, Fémina and Barrio Ma...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1909 from 2019-05-20T07:02:39
In celebration of our 300th episode, co-hosts Josh Norek and Ernesto Lechner open up about the songs that influenced them and shaped their love of Latin Alternative music. Featured artists inclu...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1908 from 2019-05-03T06:48:01
Sometimes it's all about the concert experience! Our inaugural Live Music episode highlights live recordings from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Fania All-Stars, Soda Stereo, Julieta Venegas, Kinky an...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1907 from 2019-04-16T06:21:15
So much great new music, so little time! This week we spotlight brand new releases from Ozomatli, Eddie Palmieri, Los Cojolites, La Misa Negra and Sonora Santanera.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1906 from 2019-04-01T11:07:59
This week we travel forty years back in time to 1979. Highlights include a mellow surprise from Santana, pioneering hip-hop from Joe Bataan and more Latin disco than we can shake a stick at...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1905 from 2019-03-18T06:36:21
So much great new music, so little time! This week we highlight a Texas Latin funk explosion, plus new releases from Mon Laferte, Andres Calamaro, Ximena Sariñana and Santi Mostaffa.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1904 from 2019-03-01T13:29:35
It was 50 years ago today....this week we travel back to 1969, a milestone year that gave rise to the debut from Santana, as well as seminal releases from Hector Lavoe & Willie Colon, Ray Barret...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1903 from 2019-02-19T08:44:01
This week is all about the new música. Highlights include spotlights on urban flamenco sensation Rosalía and the Texas Latin soul of Adrian Quesada, as well as the progressive Latin hip-hop of S...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1833 from 2019-02-01T08:11:47
It was 20 years ago today... 1998 was a milestone year for Latin Alternative music, with iconic and groundbreaking albums released from Aterciopelados, Molotov, Shakira, Plastilina Mosh & many o...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1830 from 2019-01-17T07:48:49
This week is all about Latin Hip-Hop, but only the good non-autotune stuff! Featured artists include Niña Dioz, Orishas, Santi Mostaffa, Ana Tijoux and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1829 from 2019-01-02T07:51:06
It's our 'Puro RAWK' episode, dedicated to our favorite guitar-fueled rock anthems. Featured artists include Gustavo Cerati, Aterciopelados, AJ Davila, La Vida Boheme, Molotov and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1827 from 2018-12-18T09:05:19
They were the best of times, they were the worst times. Today we set the Latin music time machine 30 years back to 1988. Featured artists include Caifanes, Soda Stereo, Os Paralamas and Ruben Bl...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1832 from 2018-12-04T08:01:01
It's a new music episode! Highlights include new supergroup Hip Spanic Allstars, the return of Thievery Corporation vocalist Natalia Clavier, plus the latest from Miguel, Diamante Electrico and ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1823 from 2018-11-19T12:59:48
This week is all about Love Songs of the alternative Latin variety. Featured artists include Cafe Tacvba, Los Amigos Invisibles, Bomba Estereo, Tito Rodriguez, Ruben Blades and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1831 from 2018-11-05T09:21:10
It's a New Music episode! Highlights include new releases from the soulful Bay Area band Hip Spanic Allstars and Colombian rockers Diamante Electrico.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1821 from 2018-10-19T13:51:16
It was 40 years ago today....This week we travel back to 1978, when Latin rock, funky salsa and soulful Brazilian music were in full swing. Featured artists include Santana, Willie Colon & Ruben...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1819 from 2018-10-02T09:38:49
Get ready to get your groove on as we spotlight some of the funkiest Latin songs of all time! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Brownout, Illya Kuryaki, Jungle Fire, Joe Bataan and much mor...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1818 from 2018-09-18T08:06:05
So much great new music, so little time... We spotlight Latin funk crew Brownout's homage to Public Enemy, the welcome return of Uruguayan MC Santi Mostaffa, and a new album from Grammy winners ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1815 from 2018-08-30T12:35:22
It's our annual Female Artists episode spotlighting our favorite Latina rock, hip-hop, bossa nova and tropical acts. Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Ana Tijoux, No Lo Soporto, Bomba...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1814 from 2018-08-09T06:58:16
This week is a New Music episode. Featured artists include buzz-heavy indie rockers Sante Les Amis, Mexican alt-fusion act Centavrvs, and the triumphant return of the Latina MC Niña Dioz.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1813 from 2018-07-18T06:39:52
This week we're joined by Sante Les Amis, the indie rockers from Uruguay who've shared the stage with kindred spirits like Franz Ferdinand and Foals. Our co-host Josh Norek visited Uruguay for t...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1812 from 2018-06-27T12:20:51
This week we're joined for a special takeover episode with indie rockers Banda de Turistas, a youthful Argentine band inspired by retro and psychedelic sounds. The group is celebrating the relea...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1809 from 2018-06-11T06:59:10
This week we spotlight the alt music mecca of Mexico. Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Jonaz, Carla Morrison, Compass, Kinky and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1808 from 2018-05-15T08:06:55
It's our annual Guilty Pleasures episode, those catchy songs that we're embarrassed to enjoy, but get stuck in our heads all too often. Featured artists include Akwid, Shakira, Pitbull, Plastili...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1807 from 2018-04-23T07:21:20
This week we spotlight the Latin Alternative powerhouse nation of Argentina. Featured artists include Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Gotan Project, Babasonicos, Pericos, Soda Stereo, Callate Mark and ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1806 from 2018-04-06T06:54:55
This week is chock full of exciting new music, including the welcome returns of Uruguayan indie rockers Sante Les Amis and bilingual rock/hip-hop crew Bang Data. Arcade Fire gets a Colombian rem...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1805 from 2018-03-19T07:52:47
This week we explore the influence of Tropical music on the Latin Alternative genre. Featured artists include Ruben Blades, Choc Quib Town, Roberto Roena, Cheo Feliciano, Tres Coronas and more.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1804 from 2018-02-27T12:49:36
2018 is off to an impressive musical start, and this week's 'new música' episode shows us why. Featured artists include Arcade Fire (remixed by Bomba Estereo), Sante Les Amis, Miguel, Jorge Drex...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1803 from 2018-02-12T08:18:51
It's an iLe 'takeover' episode as the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican chanteuse (and Calle 13 collaborator) joins us for a special interview highlighting her debut album "iLevitable" and taking a tu...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1802 from 2018-01-26T07:40:55
This week is a 'new music' episode. Featured artists include Diego Garcia, Tribalistas, Mexican Institute of Sound and Diamante Electrico.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1801 from 2018-01-12T08:25:04
This week is a special 'takeover' episode with the Grammy-winning Colombian group Monsieur Perine, whose mix of swing and gypsy jazz with rock and cumbia is winning over fans worldwide.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1717 from 2017-12-28T10:12:43
This week we are joined by singer-songwriter Alex Cuba for a special takeover episode. The acclaimed singer and guitarist has also made history as the first Canadian-Latino artist to win multipl...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1711 from 2017-12-13T13:48:10
This week we spotlight Puerto Rico and its rich musical heritage. From the garage rock of AJ Davila and thrash metal of Puya to the modern salsa of Orquesta El Macabeo and alt-reggaeton of Calle...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1716 from 2017-11-21T13:24:49
It's a special Duets episode with some of our favorite collaborations: Beck & Seu Jorge, Vicentico & Willie Nelson, Ana Tijoux & Jorge Drexler and much more!
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The Latin Alternative Show 1732 from 2017-11-08T07:55:28
This week we're joined by Los Kung Fu Monkeys, a Tijuana ska/punk band touring with the iconic Fishbone. We also spotlight new music from Tribalistas, Diamante Electrico and Mexican Institute of...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1731 from 2017-10-27T07:45:28
This week we travel back to 1997, a breakthrough year for Latin Alternative music. We spotlight groundbreaking releases from Molotov, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Aterciopelados and even.... Maná?
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The Latin Alternative Show 1730 from 2017-10-16T14:46:48
This week is a spotlight our new favorite new music. Highlights include the solo debuts from two Mexican alternative icons (Plastilina Mosh's Jonaz and Jumbo's Clemente Castillo), plus cowboy ma...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1729 from 2017-10-05T14:25:54
It was 30 years ago today...This week we take the Latin Alternative time machine back to 1987, a year when 'Rock en Español" bands like Soda Stereo and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs burst out of Argen...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1728 from 2017-09-28T12:12:41
So much great new música, so little time. We sort through the best new releases from artists including Bomba Estereo, Migrant Motel, The Mavericks, Sara Valenzuela and Cilantro Boombox.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1718 from 2017-09-20T14:33:43
We're joined by Chicano Batman, the buzz-heavy and soulful Latin rockers from LA, for a special interview highlighting their recently-released album 'Freedom Is Free.' We also spotlight new musi...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1727 from 2017-09-14T12:26:31
It was 40 years ago today....Yes, this week we spotlight the music of 1977. Featured artists include Santana, Gilberto Gil, Oscar D'Leon, Gal Costa and Sonora Ponceña.
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The Latin Alternative Show 1720 from 2017-09-06T11:09:46
It's a special Los Amigos Invisibles 'takeover' episode, as the Grammy-winning Venezuelan funk band joins us to spotlight their new album "El Paradise."
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The Latin Alternative Show 1724 from 2017-08-29T11:08:35
This week is a 'new música' episode of The Latin Alternative. We spotlight several veteran artists making welcome returns (Kinky, Brownout, No Te Va Gustar), as well new tunes from Bang Data, Po...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1723 from 2017-08-21T12:08:40
This week we recap the 18th annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), including special interviews with soulful Miami indie band Elastic Bond and Chile's electro-pop star Alex Anwandter....
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The Latin Alternative Show 1722 from 2017-08-10T12:17:28
This week is the 'Puro Rock' episode, dedicated to our favorite harder-edged Latin Alternative artists. Featured acts include Gustavo Cerati, Jumbo, La Vida Boheme, Jaguares, Molotov, No Te Va G...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1426 from 2015-01-12T04:00
With the recent passing of Latin rock icon Gustavo Cerati after a tragic five year coma, we pay homage to Cerati's influential career in a special one hour episode. We survey Cerati's work as th...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1423 from 2015-01-12T04:00
Mexico is a powerhouse of Latin-Alt music, and this week we turn a spotlight to the country's rich rock and electronic scenes and history. Featured artists include Cafe Tacuba, Nortec Collective...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1432 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we are extremely honored to be joined by Saul Hernandez, the frontman of Mexican rock icons Jaguares and Caifanes. Saul Hernandez joins us for a special one hour 'takeover' episode in ...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1408 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we bring you our inaugural survey of Colombia's Latin Alternative scene, both past and present. From the electro-cumbia grooves of Bomba Estereo and Monareta to old school tropical leg...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1431 from 2015-01-12T04:00
Uruguay is a country of just 3 million people, but seemingly has one million artists. Our co-host Josh Norek recently visited Uruguay to spotlight its thriving indie rock, electronic and hip-hop...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1420 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fania Records, the iconic label that single-handedly changed the history of Afro-Caribbean music and engineered the explosion of Salsa and Boo...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1427 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we delve into the wonderful head-trip of Latin Psychedelia, featuring our favorite psychedelic-tinged tracks of all time. Featured artists include Os Mutantes, El Chicano, Chicha Libre...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1424 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we take it back to the old country with a spotlight on Spain's contributions to the Latin Alternative movement. From pioneering Spanish rock acts of the 1960's like Los Brincos and Mon...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1406 from 2015-01-12T04:00
This week we are joined by Enrique Bunbury, the iconic Spanish rocker who co-founded Heroes del Silencio and went on to an even more accomplished solo career. Plus new music from Ana Tijoux, Fid...
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The Latin Alternative Show 1429 from 2015-01-12T04:00
Today we're gonna party like it's 1999.... Yes, 'The Latin Alternative' revisits 1999, a seminal musical year for the development and artistic breakthrough of artists in the genre. Featured acts...
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Latin Alternative Podcast 19 from 2012-08-08T05:00
Los Lobos "Takeover" Episode co-hosted by Louis Perez
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Latin Alternative Podcast 18 from 2012-08-08T05:00
Ozomatli "Takeover" Episode co-hosted by Wil-Dog
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Latin Alternative Podcast 17 from 2012-05-21T05:00
Latin Hip-Hop special w/Ana Tijoux, Orishas & more!
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Latin Alternative Podcast 16 from 2012-03-23T04:00
Girl In a Coma interview, Los Lobos & more!
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