Cuco performs a Tiny Desk concert in Washington, D.C. Photo: Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption
Cuco ENTER TEASER
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Mon Laferte's new album is called SEIS. Mayra Ortiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The venerable Preservation Hall Jazz Band makes a trip to Cuba and the results are funky sabroso Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Cuco's debut album, Para Mí, is one of NPR Music's best albums of July. Cameron Postforoosh/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Cuco's debut album, Para Mí, is out now via Interscope Records. Cameron Postforoosh/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Cuco is the solo project of 21-year-old Omar Banos. His album Para Mí is on our shortlist for this week's best new albums. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Angélique Kidjo's Celia is one of the best albums of the year so far. Laurent Seroussi/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Cuco offers a preview of his upcoming album on this week's playlist. Cameron Postforoosh/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Legendary Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo is on our playlist this week. Jati Lindsay/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Cuco dedicated his new "Hydrocodone" music video to the memory of ourselves through time. Youtube hide caption
Jessica Medina's Amy Winehouse cover is a part of this week's Alt.Latino music roundup. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Dominican trio Mula's steel drum and soft house production is included in this week's Alt.Latino new music roundup. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
With "Satisfacción," Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny and Arcangel are proving to be the Puerto Rican trio that won't quit this summer. Screenshot by NPR/YouTube hide caption
Cuco's music has reached far beyond his bedroom studio thanks to an explosion of interest on Twitter and other social platforms. Abraham Recio/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
19-year-old independent artist Omar Banos is making waves as Cuco, a self-produced multi-instrumentalist and singer. Abraham Recio/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Cuco, 19, Keeps His Feet On The Ground As His Dreamy Tracks Break Through
As an independent artist who has received tons of buzz on his own, Cuco isn't looking to sign with a label. Abraham Recio/Courtesy of the artist hide caption