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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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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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