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Alt. Latino

Early Sunday mornings at 12 a.m.
  • Hosted by Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd

Every week, Alt.Latino introduces listeners to new alternative Latin music, including diverse genres such as cumbia, Mexican garage rock, Panamanian rap, heavy metal mariachi and many more boundary-blurring sounds from around the world. In addition to music, Alt.Latino features interviews and insightful conversation about Latin events and culture.

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Alt.Latino's Midsummer New Music Roundup

By • Jul 20, 2017

Songs We Love: Lila Downs, 'Peligrosa'

By • May 5, 2017

Bring on the tequila for this one.

Alt.Latino Extra: Liniker Barros, A Woman Who Resists By Existing

By • Jan 31, 2017

For Brazilian vocalist Liniker Barros, it's almost impossible to avoid politics. As a trans black woman fronting one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands, Liniker E Os Caramelows, she says her mere presence is a statement.

Indie Surprises Among Grammy Latin Nominees

By • Dec 7, 2016

The 59th Annual Grammy nominees were announced Tuesday morning, and while familiar names appeared among the five Latin music categories, there were also some nice surprises.

The Sounds Of Cuba, In Exile And At Home

By • Nov 30, 2016