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Monday September 26, 2011

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Cruising Through Caribbean Music

September 26, 2011 • In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tell Me More is celebrating the music of Latin America with Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras, the hosts of NPR Music's Alt.Latino. Today, they are sharing new releases from the Caribbean, including a re-release of a 1970s salsa classic and a rising Dominican star who's inventing a new genre all on her own.

Cruising Through Caribbean Music

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Thursday July 14, 2011

Rita Indiana, Geko Jones And Choc Quib Town Play Central Park For LAMC

On July 9, Rita Indiana performed her brand of merengue-infused pop on Central Park's Summer Stage as part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference. Noelia Quintero hide caption

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Rita Indiana, Geko Jones And Choc Quib Town Play Central Park For LAMC

July 14, 2011 • The Latin Alternative Music Conference recently brought Colombian artists Choc Quib Town and Geko Jones to New York City. Rita Indiana's sped-up merengue had the crowd spellbound, too.

New Music From The Latin Alternative Music Conference

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New Music From The Latin Alternative Music Conference

July 14, 2011 • Movers and shakers in the international Latin music scene converged on New York for four days and nights.

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Thursday April 7, 2011

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Guest DJ Rita Indiana

April 7, 2011 • Get ready to break into a sweat: this week's songs were picked by one of Latin Alternative's brightest rising stars, Rita Indiana. The prolific Dominican writer, artist and musician takes a breather from her busy schedule to share some of her favorite songs and talk about her own music.

Guest DJ Rita Indiana

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Monday October 18, 2010

News: New Videos From Rita Indiana, Draco Rosa

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News: New Videos From Rita Indiana, Draco Rosa

October 18, 2010 • Two Caribbean artists hit the road: A Dominican MC gets political with techno merengue, while a former Menudo is romantically melancholic.

Wednesday September 8, 2010

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New Music: Shakira And Rita Indiana

September 8, 2010 • The Colombian superstar sings about going crazy, while rising Caribbean MC Rita Indiana tells a tale about going away. Both artists have released highly anticipated singles which celebrate the musical traditions of the Dominican Republic.

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