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Borderland Music: Songs From The U.S.-Mexico Frontera

Ricky Munoz, lead singer of Intocalbe, performs in Juarez, Mexico earlier this month. Intocable, a band popular on both sides of the border, is inspired by Mexican music, country hits and rock bands like Def Leppard. Kainaz Amaria/NPR hide caption

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Borderland Music: Songs From The U.S.-Mexico Frontera

NPR took a 2,428-mile trip along the border between Mexico and the U.S. Alt.Latino highlights some of the music heard along the way.

Borderland Music: Songs From The U.S.-Mexico Frontera

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Six Immigrant Songs Of Triumph And Tragedy

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Six Immigrant Songs Of Triumph And Tragedy

The Alt.Latino hosts share music that misses home and treks dangerous terrain to make a new one, from Calle 13 to Celia Cruz.

Six Immigrant Songs Of Triumph And Tragedy

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Es Un Monstruo Grande Y Pisa Fuerte: 12 Latin American Protest Songs

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Es Un Monstruo Grande Y Pisa Fuerte: 12 Latin American Protest Songs

This week's episode features artists who take the stance of denouncing social injustice.

Es Un Monstruo Grande Y Pisa Fuerte: 12 Latin American Protest Songs

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This Week On Alt.Latino: Special Guest Manu Chao

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This Week On Alt.Latino: Special Guest Manu Chao

The iconic musician stops by to discuss his music, the unlikely (but hilarious) way he became a singer, his travels, his politics and of course...soccer.

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Alt.Latino 101: Back To The Basics
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Alt.Latino 101: Back To The Basics

On this week's show, we invite Josh Norek, VP of Nacional Records and host of WEXT's The Latin Alternative, to put together a list of essential Latin Alternative/Rock en Español songs.

Alt.Latino 101: Back To The Basics

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The Latin Alternative Mix

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The Latin Alternative Mix

WEXT

The Latin Alternative is the country's first nationally syndicated public radio program focused on Latin rock, electronic, funk and hip-hop. Host Josh Norek curated a stream of more than 100 songs; it serves as a great introduction to the genre, with Manu Chao, Bomba Estereo, Ana Tijoux and more.

Alt.Latino: Immigrant Songs

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Music Lists

Alt.Latino: Immigrant Songs

Despite differences in dialect, culture and heritage, many Latinos are united by a shared immigration experience -- either personally or through family members. In this week's edition of Alt.Latino, we review our favorite songs about immigrants.

Alt.Latino: Immigrant Songs

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Music Reviews

Latin Grammys Showcase Best Of Latino Music

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The Latin Grammy Awards have become a showcase for some of the best music Latino culture has to offer, including pop, alternative, traditional and classical. Members of the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences will announce the winners of the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Thursday night. Latino USA's Betto Arcos offers some of his picks from this year's nominees.

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All Songs Considered

The New Pornographers, Manu Chao, Josh Ritter

The best yet from The New Pornographers; Brilliant new art-pop by Bishop Allen; Surprises from new-folk singer Josh Ritter; Punk-inspired worldbeat artist Manu Chao and more.

The New Pornographers, Manu Chao, Josh Ritter

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