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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The Cuban band Cimafunk performs onstage for NPR's Alt.Latino showcase during SXSW 2019. Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW hide caption
Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up
Vocalist Rosalia earned the Alt.Latino critics' top spot in 2018. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Alt.Latino's Best Music of 2018
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