We use the music of pianist Omar Sosa this week to calm our anxieties and fears during an uncertain time.

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Calma: A Meditative Playlist For A Challenging Time

Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG is the buzz of the Latinx internet, but we also speed through 14 other essential releases.

Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG is the buzz of the Latinx internet, but we also speed through 14 other essential releases.

Spring Forward With Bad Bunny, Alice Bag And Princess Nokia

The story of Latin America has always been reflected in music. We asked a music writer, a college professor and reggaeton pioneer to help us understand the history and nuance of Latin Urban's dominance in pop music.

The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Urban Explained

"If you liked Hamilton, you'll love this book," assures historian Jesse Hoffnung-Garskoff. It's a gripping read about migrants who conspired to overthrow a colonial monarchy and eliminate slavery.

"If you liked Hamilton, you'll love this book," assures historian Jesse Hoffnung-Garskoff. It's a gripping read about migrants who conspired to overthrow a colonial monarchy and eliminate slavery.

Afro-Latino Revolutionaries From The 19th Century Still Echo Today

We capture the sights, sounds and even the tastes of Afro Colombian culture at the Petronio Alvarez Music Festival.

In Cali, A Festival Celebrates The Flavors And Music Of Afro Colombian Life

The Puerto Rican rapper's musical history is essentially the history of the reggaeton. Her influence helped shape the genre as we know it.

Black History Month: An Interview With Ivy Queen, Reggaeton Pioneer

Shakira and Jennifer Lopez did more than shake things up on the Super Bowl stage. A panel of sociologists and music writers unpack the dialog.

Shakira And Jennifer Lopez's Halftime Show Unpacked

When does a depiction of culture, history and identity become inauthentic? And according to whom? We dig into the conversation around the novel American Dirt.

When does a depiction of culture, history and identity become inauthentic? And according to whom? We dig into the conversation around the novel American Dirt.

'American Dirt': A Conversation About A Controversy

The 2017 winners of the Tiny Desk Contest travel to Havana with NOLA's The Soul Rebels to connect with Cimafunk, Cuban musicians and history.

Tank And The Cubans: A Week In Havana

We kick off the new year with Nicky Jam and Daddy Yankee, garage-rocker Tall Juan and newcomers Salt Cathedral. 2020 already sounds amazing. Alt.Latino World Headquarters offers its first new music show of the decade and I couldn't do it without contributor Stefanie Fernández. Make sure to follow Alt.Latino's weekly playlist via <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MOu801hpjSf5EWGrIdxbr">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/alt-latino/pl.70da041eeee9474291c445832e0ec37e">Apple Music</a>. -- Felix Contreras

We kick off the new year with Nicky Jam and Daddy Yankee, garage-rocker Tall Juan and newcomers Salt Cathedral. 2020 already sounds amazing. Alt.Latino World Headquarters offers its first new music show of the decade and I couldn't do it without contributor Stefanie Fernández. Make sure to follow Alt.Latino's weekly playlist via Spotify or Apple Music. -- Felix Contreras 

New Year, New Decade, New Music For 2020

Not only is the SNL comedian a hilarious celebrity impersonator but also an impressive singer with an old-school vocal instrument. She shares her love for Queen, Celine Dion and No Doubt on this episode.

SNL's Melissa Villaseñor On The Pop Punks And Pop Divas That Inspired 'Dreamer'

Fresh from their holiday Tiny Desk, members of Los Lobos take us on a pan-Latin cruise through Navidad from the Caribbean to Mexico to Texas.

Fresh from their holiday Tiny Desk, members of Los Lobos take us on a pan-Latin cruise through Navidad from the Caribbean to Mexico to Texas.

Happy Holidays From Alt.Latino Y Los Lobos!

What is "Latin music" when it encompasses Chicana punk, mariachi music, urbano and Cuban funk? We dive into a year that gave us new music from Fea, Flor de Toloache, Sech and Bad Bunny.

Alt.Latino Looks Back At The Best Music Of 2019

This week, hear interviews with members of Fea, Jenny and the Mexicats and Y La Bamba on culture, identity and the evolution their songwriting.

Mujeres: Three Distinct Sounds And Messages Of 2019

Alt.Latino draws the lines between Latin music and some of the eight women who invented popular music.

Alt.Latino draws the lines between Latin music and some of the eight women who invented popular music.

Turning The Tables In Latin Music

Alt.Latino is a spotlight on the world of Latinx arts and culture through music, stories and conversation.

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