World Cafe: Latin Roots
NPR's Jasmine Garsd discusses the slow rise of bachata, a genre initially shunned in its birthplace.
Recent World Cafe: Latin Roots
May 3, 2012 NPR's Felix Contreras discusses the political inspirations and impact of '70s Latin rock music.
April 19, 2012 Felix Contreras stops by to discuss the cultural significance and sustained reach of boogaloo music.
April 5, 2012 Josh Norek joins David Dye to discuss the history, rise and diversification of Latin funk.
March 22, 2012
In this discussion, Norek explores the cultural dispersion that helped create a unique genre fusion.
February 23, 2012
Novalima includes a wide range of cultural influences in its club-infused Afro-Peruvian music.
February 9, 2012 David Dye and music journalist Tom Moon discuss the history and functions of clave.
March 8, 2012 David Dye and music reviewer Tom Moon discuss two elements of Cuban music: montuno and tumbao.
January 26, 2012 A Grammy-winning producer and label owner is in the studio to talk about the burgeoning style.
January 16, 2012 Hear the energetic Afro-Peruvian band blend modern electronic beats with world music.
January 12, 2012 We kick off the new series Latin Roots with all things salsa: the music, the beat and the culture.
