Hear 6 Latin American Artists Who Rock In Indigenous Languages : Alt.Latino This week, Alt.Latino plays songs sung in indigenous Latin American languages: Mapuche, Tzotzil, Guarani, Quechua and Tz'utujil from Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico.
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Hear 6 Latin American Artists Who Rock In Indigenous Languages
Vayijel is a Mexican rock band that sings in Tzotzil. Alfio Tommasini/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Vayijel is a Mexican rock band that sings in Tzotzil.
Alfio Tommasini/Courtesy of the artistThis week on Alt.Latino, we feature artists who showcase their musical talents in indigenous languages from Mapuche to Tzotzil, Guarani and Quechua. These young musicians — from Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico — defy industry norms that say singing in Spanish or Portuguese is the only way to get on the radio.
Of course, this is only a handful of the singers and bands we've been enjoying recently. Join us in the comments to share and recommend your own favorites.
Hear The Songs
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Luzmila Carpio (Captain Planet Remix)
- Song: Amaotayku Avelino Sinani (El Remolon Remix)
- from Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK
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Dr. Sativo, M.C.H.e. & Tzutu Baktun Kan
- Song: Lago Negro
- from Lago Negro
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Vayijel
- Song: J'ilol
- from J'ilol
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Wechekeche Ñi Traw Ün
- Song: Palin Aukatuaiñ
- from Palin Aukatuaiñ
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Kalfullufken Paillafilu
- Song: Kollong
- from Kollong
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El Remolon
- Song: La Bonita
- from La Bonita
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