Alt.Latino: Show http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128227577&ft=1&f=128227577 A weekly program dedicated to new Latin Alternative music and issues. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Alt.Latino: Show http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128227577&ft=1&f=128227577 A Kind Of Magic: New Latin Music, Sprinkled With Discovery Dust This week on <em>Alt.Latino</em>, 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/16/184324122/a-kind-of-magic-new-latin-music-sprinkled-with-discovery-dust?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/16/184324122/a-kind-of-magic-new-latin-music-sprinkled-with-discovery-dust?ft=1&f=128227577 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.

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]]> A Braid Of Words: Guest DJ With Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer' This week on <em>Alt.Latino</em>, the Guatemalan author joins us to discuss his latest book, <em>The Polish Boxer</em>. Hear a conversation about Guatemala, Judaism in Latin America and, of course, music. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/04/181136776/a-braid-of-words-guest-dj-with-eduardo-halfon-author-of-the-polish-boxer?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/04/181136776/a-braid-of-words-guest-dj-with-eduardo-halfon-author-of-the-polish-boxer?ft=1&f=128227577 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.

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]]> 6 New Latin Songs To Make You Move Kick back with <em>Alt.Latino</em> for Argentine cumbia, Venezuelan rock, Chilean pop and Mexican jarocho. Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/02/180100220/6-new-latin-songs-to-make-you-move?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/05/02/180100220/6-new-latin-songs-to-make-you-move?ft=1&f=128227577 Kick back with Alt.Latino for Argentine cumbia, Venezuelan rock, Chilean pop and Mexican jarocho.

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]]> Azuquita Pa'l Cafe: What Coffee Songs Mean To Latin America Coffee runs through the veins of Latin America. This week on <em>Alt.Latino</em>, hear some of the songs the drink has inspired. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/25/178143295/azucita-pal-cafe-latin-songs-about-coffee?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/25/178143295/azucita-pal-cafe-latin-songs-about-coffee?ft=1&f=128227577 Coffee runs through the veins of Latin America. This week on Alt.Latino, hear some of the songs the drink has inspired.

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]]> Guest DJ: California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera <em>Alt.Latino</em> celebrates National Poetry Month with Herrera, who discusses the songs that shaped him. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/18/177629103/guest-dj-with-california-poet-laureate-juan-felipe-herrera?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/18/177629103/guest-dj-with-california-poet-laureate-juan-felipe-herrera?ft=1&f=128227577 Alt.Latino celebrates National Poetry Month with Herrera, who discusses the songs that shaped him.

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]]> 5 Stories About Immigration, In Song Form <em>Alt.Latino</em> talks to five people affected by U.S. immigration law, and plays songs that reflect their experience. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/11/176910510/5-stories-about-immigration-in-song-form?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/04/11/176910510/5-stories-about-immigration-in-song-form?ft=1&f=128227577 Alt.Latino talks to five people affected by U.S. immigration law, and plays songs that reflect their experience.

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]]> La Vida Boheme's Singer Picks An Essential Venezuelan Soundtrack On the new edition of <em>Alt.Latino</em>, La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176030286/la-vida-bohemes-singer-picks-an-essential-venezuelan-soundtrack?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176030286/la-vida-bohemes-singer-picks-an-essential-venezuelan-soundtrack?ft=1&f=128227577 On the new edition of Alt.Latino, La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk.

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]]> Fresh Flavor For Your Ears: 7 New Latin Songs This week on Alt.Latino, we do what we do best: share our favorite new music with you. Portuguese fado, Brazilian electronic music, and a brand new Chicano anthem. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175455067/fresh-flavor-for-your-ears-7-new-latin-songs?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175455067/fresh-flavor-for-your-ears-7-new-latin-songs?ft=1&f=128227577 This week on Alt.Latino, we do what we do best: share our favorite new music with you. Portuguese fado, Brazilian electronic music, and a brand new Chicano anthem.

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]]> Vive Latino 2013: Who Rocked The House? Once a year in Mexico City, hundreds of thousands of Latin-rock fans gather for the Vive Latino Festival, where you can hear legends and discover newcomers. <em>Alt.Latino</em> co-host Jasmine Garsd just got back from the three-day extravaganza, and shares some highlights. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174934869/vive-latino-2013-who-rocked-the-house?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174934869/vive-latino-2013-who-rocked-the-house?ft=1&f=128227577 Once a year in Mexico City, hundreds of thousands of Latin-rock fans gather for the Vive Latino Festival, where you can hear legends and discover newcomers. Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd just got back from the three-day extravaganza, and shares some highlights.

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]]> From Austin, Con Amor: Our Favorites From SXSW From heavyweights like Cafe Tacvba and Bajofondo to a vast array of newcomers, Austin's annual blowout has a strong Latin vibe. With help from Michael Crockett of Austin's KUT, <em>Alt.Latino</em> explores some of the best of the fest-within-a-fest. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174301887/from-austin-con-amor-our-favorite-music-from-sxsw-so-far?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174301887/from-austin-con-amor-our-favorite-music-from-sxsw-so-far?ft=1&f=128227577 From heavyweights like Cafe Tacvba and Bajofondo to a vast array of newcomers, Austin's annual blowout has a strong Latin vibe. With help from Michael Crockett of Austin's KUT, Alt.Latino explores some of the best of the fest-within-a-fest.

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]]> Guest DJ: Oscar-Winning Composer Gustavo Santaolalla This week on <em>Alt.Latino</em>, the Oscar-winning Argentine musician, film composer and producer <em></em>stops by to discuss his inspirations, his status as a rock star during the Argentine dictatorship, the most difficult instrument he's ever learned to play and, of course, his favorite music. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/28/173149562/guest-dj-with-gustavo-santaolalla?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/28/173149562/guest-dj-with-gustavo-santaolalla?ft=1&f=128227577 This week on Alt.Latino, the Oscar-winning Argentine musician, film composer and producer stops by to discuss his inspirations, his status as a rock star during the Argentine dictatorship, the most difficult instrument he's ever learned to play and, of course, his favorite music.

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]]> School's In Session: Guest DJ With Actress Miriam Colon Colon has made a career of breaking barriers: She starred in one of Puerto Rico's first films, and was the first Puerto Rican actress in the legendary Actor's Studio. Today, at 76, she's still making moves. Here, she tells <em>Alt.Latino</em> about her new role in the film <em>Bless Me Ultima</em>. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173047086/school-s-in-guest-dj-with-legendary-actress-miriam-colon?ft=1&f=128227577 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173047086/school-s-in-guest-dj-with-legendary-actress-miriam-colon?ft=1&f=128227577 Colon has made a career of breaking barriers: She starred in one of Puerto Rico's first films, and was the first Puerto Rican actress in the legendary Actor's Studio. Today, at 76, she's still making moves. Here, she tells Alt.Latino about her new role in the film Bless Me Ultima.

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