Jeremy Dutcher, photographed at the conclusion of his performance during the 2018 Polaris Prize ceremony on Sep. 17, 2018, where he was given the evening's top prize. Dustin Rabin/Polaris Prize hide caption

Catalina Maria Johnson
"We've lost nuance and transparency, from Twitter and social media to politicians when they speak to others," iLe says. Eduardo Martinez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Judy Collins remains active musically and politically. JC Lainez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Alice Bag had one of the best songs and albums of the year so far. Greg Velasquez/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)
Las Cafeteras make music with a message. Rafael Cardenas/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Encanto Tropical
The members of LADAMA Kevin Bay/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Radio Jarocho's latest album is called Rios de Norte y Sur. Mar Joya/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Cuban musician La Dame Blanche artfully blends genres Pepe Escarpita/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
ÌFÉ. Mariangel Gonzales/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The members of La Mecánica Popular eloquently cross genres on their new album. Mariano Paul/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Part 1 Bienvenido by La Mecánica Popular
Amara La Negra performs for Alt.Latino at South By South West Nickolai Hammer/NPR hide caption