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Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

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Alt.Latino

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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A Survey Of The Year In 'Latin Music,' Whatever That Means

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Best Music Of 2019

A Survey Of The Year In 'Latin Music,' Whatever That Means

December 11, 2019 • The width and breadth of expression within Latin music stretches that single designation beyond its seams — and the best Latin music of 2019 is proof of that.

Alt.Latino Playlist: Fall Music To Match Any Mood

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Fall Music To Match Any Mood

October 10, 2019 • Riot Grrrl Chicana punk shares the mosh pit with classic boleros and Latin jazz on this week's playlist.

Alt.Latino Playlist: Bronx Urbano, Spanish Swing And Brazilian Psych-Rock

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Bronx Urbano, Spanish Swing And Brazilian Psych-Rock

September 18, 2019 • Fat Joe teams with Cardi B, a multicultural band plays Spanish swing and members of two Brazilian psych-rock bands unite.

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