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Songwriter and instrumentalist Louie Pérez takes us through the 50 year journey of the legendary band and 2021 National Heritage fellows Los Lobos.
Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., WMPG, and Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Sep 26, 2023
- Length: 28:56
- Purchases: 3
- Added: Oct 01, 2021
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we feature infectious rhythms and soulful melodies as we take a look at music from Latin America from composers li...
Bought by KWAX, GCR (Global Community Radio), WBAA, WUAL, Delmarva Public Media and more
- Added: Sep 16, 2020
- Length: 59:29
- Purchases: 7
- Added: Dec 28, 2017
- Length: 58:30
- Purchases: 3
Charanga Tropical is led by Twin Cities sax and flute player, Doug Little. Doug began studying Cuban music in 2002, and founded Charanga Tropical i...
- Added: Oct 06, 2017
- Length: 08:00
Charanga Tropical is led by Twin Cities sax and flute player, Doug Little. Doug began studying Cuban music in 2002, and founded Charanga Tropical i...
- Added: Oct 06, 2017
- Length: 08:00
The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra is 18 pieces in all. It’s got a growing book of tunes, a growing audience and growing stature. In 2017, the Tw...
- Added: Sep 22, 2017
- Length: 08:00
The Twin Cities Latin Jazz orchestra is a 19-piece group playing in the 21st century. The size of the band might seem incongruous in an era of stri...
- Added: Feb 19, 2017
- Length: 06:59
A few years ago, Jeff Senn and Mac Santiago, experienced Minnesota jazz players, noticed a lack of a Latin Jazz Orchestra locally. So they recruite...
- Added: Feb 16, 2017
- Length: 05:00
Alex Lacamoire talks about bringing Hamilton and In the Heights to life on the stage.
- Added: Oct 01, 2016
- Length: 30:00
- Purchases: 3
Music from San Antonio to New Orleans as the "Gulf Coast Sound." Often coming from Huey Meaux's Crazy Cajun record label but there is a audio conn...
- Added: Sep 20, 2015
- Length: 02:50:03
- Purchases: 2
Following the time honored Alt.Latino tradition of hating on Valentine's day, we're revisiting the greatest villains -- men and women- of Latin lov...
- Added: Mar 04, 2015
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 2
Chocolate and bacon, watermelon and vinegar, soda and wine — all combinations that shouldn't necessarily work, but do.
This week on Alt.Latino, we...
- Added: Feb 05, 2015
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 3
Johnny Pacheco, Ana Cristina Reymundo, and Marisol Berrios-Miranda remember this breakthrough 1974 album, selected for the National Recording Regis...
Bought by Radio Newark, KALW, and PRX Remix
- Added: Jan 05, 2015
- Length: 05:47
- Purchases: 3
As 2014 begins to wind to a close, Alt.Latino is spending this week looking back at our favorite artists of the year. It's an unusually varied list...
- Added: Dec 04, 2014
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 3
We invited Billboard's Judy Cantor-Navas to help us pick out some nominated artists who make great music and deserve the spotlight the 15th annual ...
- Added: Dec 04, 2014
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 2
This month the Latin music legend publishes his memoirs, The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story To Light. Alt.Latino grabs him for a rare interview ...
- Added: Nov 05, 2014
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 4
This week on Alt.Latino, hosts Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras document their latest musical passions — including amazing music from the Los Ange...
- Added: Oct 03, 2014
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 5
Homage to Astor Piazzolla featuring Catherine Wilson and Ensemble Vivant hosted by Keith Horner.
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 58:45
Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythms (a.k.a Bembe 6/8 & Guiro 6/8) used in Latin Jazz arrangements.
Bought by WICR, Yellowstone Public Radio, and WSLR
- Added: Feb 24, 2012
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 3
An hour-long program of Latin love songs and commentary, hosted by Grammy-winning soprano Sylvia McNair.
- Added: Feb 07, 2012
- Length: 59:01
Mongo Santamaria was best known for "Watermelon Man" and "Afro Blue". He was a percussionist and Cuban. He will most likely be remembered as the be...
Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., Spokane Public Radio, Radio New Zealand, and KVMR
- Added: Apr 22, 2011
- Length: 55:55
- Purchases: 4
- Added: Jun 18, 2010
- Length: 27:57
- Purchases: 1
