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Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux finds her tough side in her new album, La Bala.

Watch Un Poquito Más Duro, Un Poquito Más Suave: New Music From Latin America

January 25, 2012 – This week on Alt.Latino, Colombian Champeta and Bullerengue revival, Cuban soul, and much more.

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A shot from the Day of the Dead festival last year in Los Angeles. As discussed in today's show the holiday is distinct from Halloween.

Watch ¡Que Miedo!: Terrifying Tales And Scary Songs From Latin America

October 26, 2011 – A celebration of some of our favorite songs and traditional Latin stories about demons and brujas.

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Manu Chao onstage in Cuba in 2009.

Watch This Week On Alt.Latino: Special Guest Manu Chao

September 8, 2011 – The icon stops by to discuss his music, his travels, his politics and of course...soccer.

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Latin Artists On The Show

Watch Que Bueno! Latin Music For Everybody

November 23, 2010 – This week on All Songs Considered, we sample music from all over Latin America.

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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Listen Alt.Latino 101: Back To The Basics

November 17, 2010 – Guest DJ Josh Norek puts together a list of essential Latin Alternative/Rock en Español songs.

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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.

Lead singer of Argentine band

Watch Vicentico Premieres New Song

August 18, 2010 – Hear "Solo Un Momento," the first cut from his forthcoming record.

Listen New Latin Music: Three Albums Not To Miss

May 30, 2009 – Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Novalima and CuCu Diamantes exemplify today's globalized Latin music.

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Listen U.S. Crossover Hits Elude Latin Alternative

March 8, 2006 – The music genre Latin Alternative is popular among Spanish speakers, but not yet in America.

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