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Celia Cruz archive

Why are your musical tastes a reflection of you?

Watch You Are What You Hear: What Your Favorite Music Says About You

August 9, 2012 – More than ever, music matters to us — a lot. But why do we like what we like?

The members of the NYC rock band Outernational wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to immigration issues.

Watch Six Immigrant Songs Of Triumph And Tragedy

July 4, 2012 – The Alt.Latino hosts share music that misses home and treks dangerous terrain to make a new one.

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Dominican-American singer Maluca

Watch Cruising Through Caribbean Music

September 27, 2011 – To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino share music from the Caribbean.

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Celia Cruz

Listen Celia Cruz: The Voice From Havana

October 25, 2010 – Cruz, who grew up in the music-rich neighborhoods of Havana, became known as the "Queen of Salsa."

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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Watch Who Should Cover Los Fabulosos Cadillacs?

October 19, 2010 – Prolific Argentine Group Gets Another Tribute Album, Asks for Submissions from Bands.

illustration courtesy of Latin Music USA

Listen Latin Music On TV Alert: PBS Re-Airs Documentary Series

September 16, 2010 – Latin Music USA, PBS's comprehensive examination of Latin music, recently re-aired.

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Listen Fania Records' Founding Fathers KUT

February 25, 2008 – When Johnny Pacheco started Fania Records in 1964, salsa was thriving, but its musicians were not. KUT

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Listen Celia Cruz: Her Life and Music

May 21, 2005 – A Smithsonian exhibit pays tribute to the late Celia Cruz, her music and her sense of style.

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