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The Latin Alternative
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include the sultry R&B-meet-dembow of San Francisco artist La Doña, the psychedelic Brazilian haze of Glue Trip, old school funk sounds from Cimafunk, and the welcome return of Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Alex Cuba.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week is a special takeover with Latin Grammy-winning Colombian rock band Diamante Electrico, one of our favorite rock groups in any language. Having supported artists like Foo Fighters, Diamante Electrico is back with their latest studio album 'Mira Lo Que Me Hiciste Hacer.'WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week is all about the new música! We spotlight tunes from talented singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza, electronic wizard Mexican Institute of Sound, former Ojos de Brujo vocalist Marinah, Colombian rock band Diamante Electrico, and much more!WEXT/Josh Norek による
We explore Latin Jazz, past and present (including jazzy hip-hop). Featured artists include Cubanismo, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie and Willie Bobo, plus jazz loving MC's like Ana Tijoux and Santi Mostaffa.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week is all about the new música! Highlights include new tunes from Argentine rock icon Fito Paez, Run The Jewels remixed by Mexican Institute of Sound, and the soulful Nuyorican hip-hop of Princess Nokia.WEXT/Josh Norek による
When people think "prog rock", they think of artists like Yes and Genesis. But did you know that the genre also thrived (and continues to do so) across the Americas? This week we spotlight Latin progressive rock, including music from Zoé, Mars Volta, Banda Nueva, Zurdok, Sacramento and Liquits.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week is a special takeover episode with Camilo Lara, the cultural instigator behind three brilliant and completely distinct musical projects: electronic act Mexican Institute of Sound, the Morrissey-meets-mariachi crew Mexrrissey, and the cumbia hip-hop group Compass.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week is all about the new música! Ituana surprises us with a bossa nova cover of '80s classic "Talking In Your Sleep", while rising Argentine rock artist Conociendo a Rusia collaborates with legendary countryman Fito Paez. We also highlight new releases from La Vela Puerca, Akwid, Henry Mena, Juan Perro, Sara Valenzuela and more.…
This week we take the musical time machine fifty years back to 1971, an incredible year for Salsa, Latin Soul, Chicano Rock and Psychedelia. Featured artists include Hector Lavoe, Elis Regina, Santana, Cheo Feliciano, Ray Barretto, Totem Uruguay and more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
New year, new música! This week we spotlight our favorite new releases from Latina R&B star Kali Uchis, Colombian rockers Diamante Electrico, Chilean indie band Los Bunkers, Mexican hip-hop veterans Akwid and more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
In an otherwise terrible year, Latin music shines brightly in 2020! This week we spotlight new releases from Akwid & Santi Mostaffa, Cimafunk, Marinah, Diamante Electrico and more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week we take the time machine thirty years back to 1990. The year was marked by the 'Rock en Español' of Caifanes and Soda Stereo, Latin ska and reggae from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Los Pericos, plus salsa from Joe Arroyo, Grupo Niche and more!WEXT/Josh Norek による
It's a New Music episode! We have a bumper crop of amazing new Latin Alt songs from artists including Mexican Institute of Sound, Los Mocosos, La Dame Blanche, Ambar Luna and more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
It's our BEST OF 2020 episode! In an otherwise terrible year, the quantity of stellar new Latin releases continues to dazzle us. Highlights include Chicano Batman, J Balvin, Francisca Valenzuela, Santi Mostaffa, Vicentico, Alexia Bomtempo and many more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week we take the time machine back to 2000, a year considered the apex for Latin Alternative music. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles, Plastilina Mosh, Bebel Gilberto, Juanes and Orishas.WEXT/Josh Norek による
2020 is off to an incredible start for new music! This week we highlight new releases from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs frontman Vicentico and Argentine rock icon Fito Paez, as well as buzz-heavy newcomers Velcro MC, Diana Trujillo and Santi Mostaffa.WEXT/Josh Norek による
It's a special THE MAVERICKS takeover episode! The critically acclaimed roots rock / country band The Mavericks recently released 'En Español,' a Spanish language album that highlights the Latin music roots and influences shared by members Raul Malo and Eddie Perez.WEXT/Josh Norek による
We're joined by Grammy-winning Mexican rock band Zoé, who take us through the band's musical history and highlight their new 7th album. We also spotlight new music from Los Mocosos, Georgel and Bandalos Chinos.WEXT/Josh Norek による
Turbulent times call for protest music! This week we spotlight songs that speak out against inequality, corruption, poverty and racism. Featured artists include Ana Tijoux, Joe Arroyo, Ozomatli, Aterciopelados, Silvio Rodriguez and many more.WEXT/Josh Norek による
2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for new music. This week we highlight recent releases from former Los Amigos Invisibles guitarist Cheo, Argentine indie rock vocalist Marilina Bertoldi, Mexican R&B singer Girl Ultra, heavy Latin funk crew Jungle Fire and much more!WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week we travel forty years back in the Latin Alt time machine to 1980. We spotlight classic salsa, chicano rock and disco-infused Latin funk that still stands the test of time. Featured artists include Tierra, Fania Allstars, Cal Tjader, Joe Bataan and Rita Lee.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week we're joined by Mexican indie rock band Jumbo, who 20 years into their career are celebrating a recent Latin Grammy nomination. We also spotlight new music from Sergio Mendes, Miranda!, Marilina Bertoldi and Angelique Kidjo.WEXT/Josh Norek による
This week we take the time machine fifty years back to 1970, an incredible year for Latin music that saw tremendous growth for Chicano Rock and Salsa in particular. Featured artists include Santana, Tito Puente, El Chicano, Eric Burdon & War, Roberto Roena and El Gran Combo.WEXT/Josh Norek による
2020 is off to a bright start, as evidenced in our latest New Music episode. We highlight Argentine indie rocker Marilina Bertoldi's award-winning debut album, as well as new tracks from artists including former Los Amigos Invisibles guitarist Cheo, electro-bossanova crew Bossacucanova, and Mexico's rising R&B singer Girl Ultra.…
This week is a special takeover episode with CHICANO BATMAN, the Los Angeles based band that mixes psychedelic Latin sounds with rock, indie and funk music. The group is celebrating the release of their latest album 'Invisible People.'WEXT/Josh Norek による
