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Larry Harlow, Iconic Salsa Musician And Producer, Has Died At 82
Known affectionately as El Judio Maravilloso, "the marvelous Jew," the Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger, producer and activist helped to popularize the music that would become known as salsa.
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Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Colombian actor and singer Carlos Vives has been performing Latin American hits for almost 30 years. His Tiny Desk (home) concert is part of our Hispanic Heritage Month extravaganza.
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Alt.Latino Playlist: Music For The Soul
As the world turns, it gathers up some pretty crazy and scary circumstances. This is when music can be a valuable salve.
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'Alt.Latino' Playlist
NPR's Alt.Latino posts playlists weekly. We mine some recent playlists for some surprising and noteworthy tracks.
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A Puerto Rico Protest Song: 'Afilando Los Cuchillos'
The song "Afilando Los Cuchillos" was a major feature during the protests in Puerto Rico that led to the resignation of former Gov. Ricardo Rossello last week.
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'Afilando Los Cuchillos' Soundtracks Puerto Rico's Social Movement In Real Time
"Puerto Ricans are waking up." We explore Residente, iLe and Bad Bunny's sharp-edged takedown of Gov. Ricardo Roselló and its influence on the protesters in the streets.
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'Alt.Latino' Summer Suggestions
NPR's Alt.Latino music podcast shares suggestions for summer listening.
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Latin Music Takes Center Stage At Coachella
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, wraps up this weekend. Band after band filled the stages, including more Latin artists.
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SXSW 2019: How The News Is Affecting Artists From Brazil And Venezuela
Some Latin artists at the SXSW Music Festival come from Brazil, Venezuela and other countries where speaking out can be dangerous.
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Juanes And An '80s Pop Cover Are In This Alt.Latino Sampler
NPR Music's Alt Latino host Felix Contreras shares some new tunes via a "musical blindfold test" with Lulu.