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Monday

Our Favorite Spooky Seasonal Songs

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Our Favorite Spooky Seasonal Songs

Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are creeping up on us, which means it's peak spooky music season. In this episode the hosts of NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast share some of their favorite seasonal songs.

Our Favorite Spooky Seasonal Songs

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Friday

Monday

One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs

Beyond Santana: Malo And The Forgotten Wave Of '70s Latin Rock Bands

For "One-Hit Wonders/Second-Best Songs," Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras recommends "Momotombo" by Malo. The band is known for hit "Suavecito," and often overshadowed by rock peer Santana.

Beyond Santana: Malo And The Forgotten Wave Of '70s Latin Rock Bands

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Friday

Tuesday

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

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Review

Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

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Friday

How Politics Is Affecting Musicians From Brazil And Venezuela

Brazilian singer-songwriter Luedji Luna hopes her music motivates the people of her country to recognize their power and stand up to government officials. Helen Salomão/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino

How Politics Is Affecting Musicians From Brazil And Venezuela

Latin artists at SXSW 2019 Festival have traveled from Brazil and Venezuela where speaking out against government officials can be dangerous.

How Politics Is Affecting Musicians From Brazil And Venezuela

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Friday

Alt.Latino: The Many Shades of Latinx Culture

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Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino: The Many Shades of Latinx Culture

Through four wide-ranging conversations — with a punk singer, a reporter, a group of Latin American expats and singer Rita Moreno — Alt.Latino took a wide-lens survey of the cultural landscape.

Alt.Latino: The Many Shades of Latinx Culture

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Monday

The Best Latin Music Of 2018

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

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Alt.Latino

The Best Latin Music Of 2018

It's been another watershed year for Latin music. Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras, Stefanie Fernández, Catalina María Johnson and Marisa Arbona-Ruiz round up the year's best.

The Best Latin Music Of 2018

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Thursday

Guest DJ José Feliciano Is An Alt.Latino Icon

Jose Feliciano performs in Washington DC in June 2018 Marisa Arbona-Ruiz/NPR hide caption

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Alt.Latino

Guest DJ José Feliciano Is An Alt.Latino Icon

Feliciano discusses his career as a crossover pioneer on this week's show and he plays the music that influenced his career — and it's not what you think.

Guest DJ José Feliciano Is An Alt.Latino Icon

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Thursday

Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Jam Sessions From Historic Panart Records

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Alt.Latino

Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Jam Sessions From Historic Panart Records

'The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions' box set proves these friendly gatherings were incubation chambers for Afro-Cuban music and jazz.

Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Jam Sessions From Historic Panart Records

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Thursday

'El Tiny': A Sampler Of Latin Bands At NPR's Tiny Desk

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Alt.Latino

'El Tiny': A Sampler Of Latin Bands At NPR's Tiny Desk

Latin music is well represented in the popular Tiny Desk Concert series.

'El Tiny': A Sampler Of Latin Bands At NPR's Tiny Desk

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Thursday

Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

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Alt.Latino

Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

A collection of stories from NPR News about the devastating storm and its aftermath.

Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

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Thursday

Alejandro Escovedo: A Latino Punk Pioneer

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Alt.Latino

Alejandro Escovedo: A Latino Punk Pioneer

The Mexican-American musician's latest album, 'The Crossing,' tells a story of identity and rock and roll dreams.

Alejandro Escovedo: A Latino Punk Pioneer

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Thursday

Our Spring New Music Extravaganza — And An Important Question

Alice Bag is one of the artists featured in this week's collection of new music. Greg Velasquez/Courtesy of the Artist hide caption

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Our Spring New Music Extravaganza — And An Important Question

Tons of great music came in during the winter months and time to share the wealth.

Our Spring New Music Extravaganza — And An Important Question

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Monday