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Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

Spanish vocalist C. Tangana was a top pick for Alt.latino's Best Of 2021 panel. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images hide caption

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Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

The Alt.Latino team brings you a discussion of a few of our favorite album releases from 2021.

Alt.Latino looks back at the best albums of 2021

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Alt.Latino's Favorite Songs Of 2020

Nancy Sanchez is one of the featured artists on this week's musical look back at 2020. Farah Sosa/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino's Favorite Songs Of 2020

We celebrate a year of discovery with some Alt.Latino favorites as well as a ton of discoveries from throughout the year.

Alt.Latino's Favorite Songs Of 2020

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Friday

Alt.Latino's Favorite Albums Of 2020 Gave Us Passion, Vision And Solace

Lido Pimienta's Miss Colombia is an album that all four Alt.Latino critics agree on. Daniela Muriilo/Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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Alt.Latino's Favorite Albums Of 2020 Gave Us Passion, Vision And Solace

We look back on the albums that moved us this year, from Lido Pimienta's personal Miss Colombia to Bad Bunny's monumental YHLQMDLG.

Alt.Latino's Favorite Albums Of 2020 Gave Us Passion, Vision And Solace

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Friday

Encore: A Conversation About The 'American Dirt' Controversy

The response to American Dirt hasn't kept the novel off bookshelves, but has sparked a conversation. Laura Bonilla Cal/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Encore: A Conversation About The 'American Dirt' Controversy

When does a depiction of culture, history and identity become inauthentic? And according to whom? We dig into the conversation around the novel American Dirt. This episode originally aired Jan. 31, 2020.

Encore: A Conversation About The 'American Dirt' Controversy

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Thursday

A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects.

A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

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Friday

The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

Angelica Garcia is just one of the many artists we'll miss seeing at SXSW this year. Caitlyn Krone/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

In the wake of the cancellation of SXSW this year, Alt.Latino explores the bands we had wanted to see this year in Austin, Texas.

The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

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Friday

'American Dirt': A Conversation About A Controversy

The response to American Dirt hasn't kept the novel off bookshelves, but has sparked a conversation. Laura Bonilla Cal/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Alt.Latino

'American Dirt': A Conversation About A Controversy

When does a depiction of culture, history and identity become inauthentic? And according to whom? We dig into the conversation around the novel American Dirt.

'American Dirt': A Conversation About A Controversy

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Friday

Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque were a musical highlight of 2019. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 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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Friday

Turning The Tables In Latin Music

Celia Cruz is one of the women featured in the Turning The Tables series. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images/Getty Images hide caption

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Turning The Tables In Latin Music

Alt.Latino draws the lines between Latin music and some of the eight women who invented popular music.

Turning The Tables In Latin Music

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Saturday

How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians

"Any person that wants to be a singer should know Ella Fitzgerald," Cuban artist Daymé Arocena says. Pablo Dewin/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Turning The Tables

How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians

Ella Fitzgerald's musical genius and influence is still being felt today. Latinx musicians Mabiland and Daymé Arocena explain how Fitzgerald inspires their music.

How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians

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Tuesday

What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music

Vocalist Jarina de Marco performs at RudioFest in Chicago. Catalina Maria johnson/Beat Latino hide caption

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Alt.Latino

What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music

Alt.Latino hits the road to visit RuidoFest in Chicago, NuevoFest in Philadelphia and the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in NYC.

What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music

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Friday

Alt.Latino Food Truck Chats: Musicians Tell Their Own Stories At SXSW 2019

Alih Jey was one of the artists interviewed on Alt.Latino at this year's SXSW. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino Food Truck Chats: Musicians Tell Their Own Stories At SXSW 2019

Over breakfast tacos and barbecue, Team Alt.Latino sat down with musicians at SXSW for interviews about their music.

Alt.Latino Food Truck Chats: Musicians Tell Their Own Stories At SXSW 2019

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Tuesday

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

The Cuban band Cimafunk performs onstage for NPR's Alt.Latino showcase during SXSW 2019. Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW hide caption

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Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

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Monday

The Best Latin Music Of 2018

Vocalist Rosalia earned the Alt.Latino critics' top spot in 2018. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption

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The Best Latin Music Of 2018

It's been another watershed year for Latin music. Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras, Stefanie Fernández, Catalina María Johnson and Marisa Arbona-Ruiz round up the year's best.

The Best Latin Music Of 2018

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Monday

Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance

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Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance

Dutcher spent five years researching, writing and recording his brilliant and ambitious debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa -- now, it has earned one of Canada's most prestigious prizes.

Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance

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Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

Alice Bag had one of the best songs and albums of the year so far. Greg Velasquez/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

We laugh, we cry, we celebrate the best of the year so far with everything from bugalú to boleros to Latinx punk.

Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

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