by Jasmine Garsd

June 13, 2013 2:20 PM

This week on Alt.Latino, we're all over the place in a good way. From rock 'n' roll to electro-tropical sounds to Chilean pop to Mexican punk, we've got all your musical needs covered.

Bosnian Rainbows, left to right: Deantoni Parks, Teri Gender Bender, Nicci Kasper, Omar Rodriguez Lopez.

Roundtable: Immigration, Beer And 'Devious Maids'

by Jasmine Garsd

June 07, 201311:05 AM

This week, Alt.Latino invites writers from the Latin blog world to share the stories they've been following over the last month. We also listen to classic music from Cafe Tacvba, Ruben Blades, Los Tigres del Norte and more.

Coors beer faces controversy for its use of the Puerto Rican flag on its Puerto Rican Day Parade beer cans.

From California To Cuba, New Loves And Legends

by Jasmine Garsd

May 30, 2013 2:20 PM

Join us as we hear new sounds from across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. From legendary Brazilian band Os Mutantes to Cuban legend in the making Danay Suarez, we've got your musical bases covered.

We can't get enough of Argentine singer Natalia Clavier's new album, Lumen.

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Black, Puerto Rican And Proud: Guest DJ Tego Calderón

by Jasmine Garsd

May 23, 2013 1:22 PM

The gifted Puerto Rican rapper visits Alt.Latino to discuss history, music, culture and politics. And, of course, he plays a generous assortment of music to put his past and present in context.

Gifted Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderon is seen outside his studio, El Sitio, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A Kind Of Magic: New Latin Music, Sprinkled With Discovery Dust

by Felix Contreras

May 16, 201312:34 PM

This week on Alt.Latino, we highlight amazing young artists from Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. Highlights include Raquel Sofia, a future star who currently sings backup for Juanes, and a new solo work by Thievery Corporation vocalist Natalia Clavier.

A Braid Of Words: Guest DJ Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer'

by Jasmine Garsd

May 10, 2013 9:48 AM

This week on Alt.Latino, the Guatemalan author joins us to discuss his latest book, The Polish Boxer. Hear a conversation about Guatemala, Judaism in Latin America and, of course, music.

Guatemalan author Eduardo Halfon's most recent book, The Polish Boxer, mesmerized us.

New Latin Songs To Make You Move

by Jasmine Garsd

May 02, 201310:00 AM

Kick back with Alt.Latino for Argentine cumbia, Venezuelan rock, Chilean pop and Mexican jarocho.

Argentine singer La Yegros' new album is called Viene De Mi.

Making It Rain Cafe Con Leche: Latin Songs About Coffee, Sex And Politics

by Jasmine Garsd

April 26, 2013 3:23 AM

Coffee is present throughout Latin song, but it's rarely just about a cup of joe. The drink, its colors and its flavors are often used as ways to discuss sociopolitical realities.