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The Best Music Of 2021: NPR Staff Picks

NPR Music 2021 Staff Picks: Cat Sposato

December 16, 2021 • Our Alt.Latino intern shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

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Best Music Of 2021

The Best Latin Music of 2021

December 13, 2021 • The singles and albums that came out this year seem to reflect the diversity of Latin music more than ever.

Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

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Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

December 12, 2021 • The Alt.Latino team discusses the best Latin music singles of 2021.

Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

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Camilo Nabs 10 Latin Grammy Nominations. Reggaeton Still Largely Shut Out

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Camilo Nabs 10 Latin Grammy Nominations. Reggaeton Still Largely Shut Out

September 28, 2021 • The Latin Grammys nominations favor a wider range of artists, genre, and fusion pieces, but mostly relegate reggaeton music to its own category.

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Diamante Eléctrico: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

September 17, 2021 • The Colombian indie rock band performs a colorful and funky four-song set from their home country's capital, Bogotá.

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Warm Up Your Winter With New Songs

February 14, 2021 • It's been a while, so the digital mail bag of new music has been piling up. Hear new music from Bomba Estéreo, Magos Herrera, Diamante Eléctrico and more!

Warm Up Your Winter With New Songs

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Looking Forward To Fall With New Music

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Looking Forward To Fall With New Music

September 4, 2019 • From Panamanian reggaeton artist Dimelo Flow to Reyna Tropical's electro-cumbia, big names and indie stalwarts release new tracks this week.