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Thursday September 16, 2021

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J Balvin: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

September 16, 2021 • The reggaetón superstar kicks off our "El Tiny" takeover of the Tiny Desk (home) concert series.

Friday September 10, 2021

New Music Friday: The Top 11 Albums Out On Sept. 10

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 11 Albums Out On Sept. 10

September 10, 2021 • It's a packed release day, with new albums from the prince of reggaeton J Balvin, Kendrick Lamar collaborator and rising rapper Baby Keem, Kacey Musgraves, Andrew W.K. and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 11 Albums Out On Sept. 10

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Tuesday July 6, 2021

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J Balvin & Skrillex, 'In Da Getto'

July 6, 2021 • "In Da Getto" is relentless and bound to keep energy up through a long night on the dance floor.

Friday March 20, 2020

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On March 20

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On March 20

March 20, 2020 • Finally, some good news! J Balvin's Colores is here, along with The Weeknd's mysterious After Hours, dance therapy from TOKiMONSTA and more, all on our shortlist of the week's best new albums.

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On March 20

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Wednesday February 5, 2020

Alt.Latino Playlist: Meet Us In Our World

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Meet Us In Our World

February 5, 2020 • The enigmatic Draco Rosa immediately returns after a Latin Grammy, Lido Pimeinta celebrates the beauty and resilience of Afro-Colombian communities and Orquesta Failde covers a Camila Cabello hit.

Friday December 20, 2019

Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

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Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

December 20, 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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Wednesday December 11, 2019

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Best Music Of 2019

NPR Music's 25 Best Albums Of 2019

December 11, 2019 • We listened, voted and argued our way from more than 250 nominated albums down to just 25. And there was a clear No. 1.

The Friday Night Songs Of 2019 (For The Soiree Or Sofa)

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The Friday Night Songs Of 2019 (For The Soiree Or Sofa)

December 11, 2019 • There are many moments that make or break plans for a night out, and sometimes hearing juuuust the right song can push a person out the door ... or into bed.

Friday November 22, 2019

The Rise Of Urbano In The 2010s: An Alt.Latino/All Songs Considered Crossover

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The Rise Of Urbano In The 2010s: An Alt.Latino/All Songs Considered Crossover

November 22, 2019 • Felix Contreras traces the decade-long rise of sociological and musical forces that eventually birthed and cemented a style now called urbano.

The Rise Of Urbano In The 2010s: An Alt.Latino/All Songs Considered Crossover

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Thursday October 31, 2019

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The 2010s: The Globalization Of Music

October 31, 2019 • Our look back at the past decade in music continues as we examine the ways musical borders have fallen and why global sounds are more prevalent and popular than ever.

The 2010s: The Globalization Of Music

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Wednesday July 10, 2019

Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

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Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

July 10, 2019 • Our playlist highlights each astrological sign's best and worst attributes, whether you're as meticulous as fellow Virgo Beyonce, moody as a Cancer (and Frank Ocean) or free-spirited as Bjork.

Wednesday July 3, 2019

Alt.Latino Playlist: J Balvin & Bad Bunny's Ukulele Jam, Bruja Energy, More

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Alt.Latino Playlist: J Balvin & Bad Bunny's Ukulele Jam, Bruja Energy, More

July 3, 2019 • A slice of J Balvin and Bad Bunny's Oasis, a new track from Spain's La Mala and a nice samba party from Rua de Pretas.

Friday June 28, 2019

J Balvin And Bad Bunny Surprise Us With, And On, 'Oasis'

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J Balvin And Bad Bunny Surprise Us With, And On, 'Oasis'

June 28, 2019 • The Latin trap wunderkind and the current centerpiece of urbano have released a short suite of much-anticipated music, striking a balance between appeasement and experimentation.

Wednesday April 3, 2019

Tomar Vuelo 'Con Altura': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

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Tomar Vuelo 'Con Altura': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

April 3, 2019 • Rosalía and J Balvin's reggaeton beat rings in the early days of summer, Jessica Medina covers Amy Winehouse and Cuco carves his own path as a young artist with a simple string loop ballad.

Wednesday March 20, 2019

The 'Search' For New Music Continues: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

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The 'Search' For New Music Continues: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

March 20, 2019 • This week's Alt.Latino roundup includes a flute-looped reggaeton dance between Sean Paul and J Balvin, Mula's lush production and a Santana jam produced by the legendary Rick Rubin.