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

Catalina Maria Johnson
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
Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance
"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
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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