Mon Laferte's new album is called SEIS. Mayra Ortiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Mexican jazz legend Tino Contreras celebrates his 97th birthday with a special concert from Mexico City. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
A 97-Year-Old Mexican Jazz Drummer's Latest Gig
Omar Sosa's new album is An East African Journey. Massimo Mantovani/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Omar Sosa Takes A Journey To East Africa
Two different authors explore Latin music history and its future. Renee Klahr/NPR Illustration hide caption
From The 'Cosmic Barrio' To 'Despacito,' Two Latin Music Books We Love
Melissa Aldana, a saxophone wielding chingona, included among this week's female instrumentalists. Holis King/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Women Are Instrumental To Latin Music
Mourners hold candles during a vigil in Baja California. GUILLERMO ARIAS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A Year Of Pandemic: Alt.Latino Remembers
Bobi Céspedes' spiritual presence is as joyful as her voice. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Voice And Spirit Of Bobi Céspedes
Johnny Pacheco was the soul of Fania Records. Photo Illustration by Renee Klahr / NPR / Getty Images hide caption
Mexican Institute of Sound's Camilo Lara discusses his new album, Distrito Federal. Andres Navarro/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Man Running An Entire Nation's Institute Of Sound
Chick Corea, prolific musician and composer, is remembered and celebrated. Chick Corea Productions/Courtesy of Chart Room Media hide caption
Now We Sob, Forever He Sings: Chick Corea Remembered
Magos Herrera's new release La Creación de las Aves is featured on this week's episode. Adrien Tillman/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Warm Up Your Winter With New Songs
A variety of artists remember acclaimed composer Armando Manzanero. Renee Klahr/NPR Illustration hide caption
Liliana Samuet, the voice behind much of Bomba Estéreo's new release. Jhoy Suarez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Gustavo Santaolalla discusses wide array of musical pursuits. Betsy Meza Moreno/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Gustavo Santaolalla: A True Master Of All Trades
Dafnis Prieto and Carlos Rafael Rivera show Alt.Latino how they carved out paths for themselves in music that has surprised the world. Renee Klahr/NPR Illustration hide caption
Defying Cultural Expectations: Dafnis Prieto And Carlos Rafael Rivera
Hours after an insurrectionist mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption
After The Storm
Argentine vocalist Sofia Rei was part of the Tiny Dest Meets globalFEST online music festival. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
Tiny Desk Artist Profile: Sofia Rei
Las Cafeteras released a Spanglish cover of "Georgia On My Mind" in December as the Senate race in Georgia headed to a runoff. Ella Hovsepian/Getty Images hide caption
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
Alt.Latino's Favorite Songs Of 2020
Lido Pimienta's Miss Colombia is an album that all four Alt.Latino critics agree on. Daniela Muriilo/Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Alt.Latino's Favorite Albums Of 2020 Gave Us Passion, Vision And Solace
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Alt.Latino Introduces You To Louder Than A Riot
Musician Nancy Sanchez is featured this week for the messages in her new music. Ben Chua/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption