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It's 'El Tiny' season — and Alt.Latino has the lineup

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It's 'El Tiny' season — and Alt.Latino has the lineup

This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview the artists coming to play Tiny Desk performances for their 'El Tiny' takeover, including indie explosion Kali Uchis returning home to Colombian beats, pop star Becky G debuting some Mexican regional soul and "La Caballota" herself Ivy Queen boasting pure boricua pride.

It's 'El Tiny' season — and Alt.Latino has the lineup

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Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

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Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

The Alt.Latino team brings you a discussion of a few of our favorite album releases from 2021.

Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

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Friday

Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

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Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

What is "Latin music" when it encompasses Chicana punk, mariachi music, urbano and Cuban funk? We dive into a year that gave us new music from Fea, Flor de Toloache, Sech and Bad Bunny.

Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

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Friday

Music For Fall: Daymé Arocena, Devandra Banhart And Alex Cuba

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Alt.Latino

Music For Fall: Daymé Arocena, Devandra Banhart And Alex Cuba

As seasons change, we play Cuban music from Canada, Salvadoran/Mexican music from Los Angeles and a Nuyorican protest song.

Music For Fall: Daymé Arocena, Devandra Banhart And Alex Cuba

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Wednesday

'Tal Vez Te Guste': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

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Alt.Latino

'Tal Vez Te Guste': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

This week's playlist additions include an exclusive video premiere from Yawners, VINILOVERSUS' recent headbanger and an altruistic sentiment to Ambar Lucid's "Younger Self."

Thursday

Before They Were Nominated: Alt.Latino As Prognosticator

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Before They Were Nominated: Alt.Latino As Prognosticator

Alt.Latino favorites rub elbows with Latin music superstars in this year's Latin Grammy nominations. This week we look back at how we covered them this past year.

Before They Were Nominated: Alt.Latino As Prognosticator

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Sunday

Adios 2010: Alt.Latino Salutes The Albums Of The Year

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Adios 2010: Alt.Latino Salutes The Albums Of The Year

Alt.Latino invites Ernesto Lechner from WEXT's The Latin Alternative to help assemble a list of the year's best music. Together, they come up with selections that include records by Ana Tijoux, Carla Morrison, Alex Cuba and more.

Adios 2010: Alt.Latino Salutes The Albums Of The Year

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What Happens In Vegas: Latin Grammys 2010

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What Happens In Vegas: Latin Grammys 2010

The biggest stars in Latin music are descending on Las Vegas for the Latin Grammy Awards. Here's who to watch.

What Happens In Vegas: Latin Grammys 2010

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Monday

A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Latin Grammys

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A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Latin Grammys

A look at the new kids on the block who are shaking up the world of Latin music, plus a rock legend gets his due.

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Sunday

First Listen: Alex Cuba, 'Alex Cuba'

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First Listen: Alex Cuba, 'Alex Cuba'

Less than a year after Agua de Pozo, Caribbean musician Alex Cuba is releasing a new, self-titled album. This record finds Cuba sounding less moody than usual, and appropriately surrounded by funky and lighthearted music. Hear Alex Cuba in its entirety until its release on June 8.

Sunday

Alex Cuba: Cuban Soul That Runs In The Family

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Alex Cuba: Cuban Soul That Runs In The Family

Alex Cuba, who hails from the Caribbean nation, performs a song from his album, Agua del Pozo.

Alex Cuba: Cuban Soul That Runs In The Family

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