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Best podcasts about felix contreras

Latest podcast episodes about felix contreras

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Our favorite Latin bands from the Tiny Desk Contest

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 27:03


Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show. Artists and songs featured:• Esotérica Tropica, "Despierta"• Mario Diaz, Bachi and Los Salvajes, "Ropa de Colores"• alegrías, "Daygo"• Charly Siaba, "Lejos de Aquí"• Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Rayo del Sol"• Taisha Estrada, "El Abstracto"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
The Latin bands of the Tiny Desk Contest

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 27:03


Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show. Artists and songs featured:• Esotérica Tropica, "Despierta"• Mario Diaz, Bachi and Los Salvajes, "Ropa de Colores"• alegrías, "Daygo"• Charly Siaba, "Lejos de Aquí"• Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Rayo del Sol"• Taisha Estrada, "El Abstracto"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Paloma Morphy, rusowsky, Pachyman

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:23


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre share six new songs from across the spectrum of Latin music.Featured artists and songs:• Paloma Morphy, "1 tipo nuevo"• Camila Meza, "Persistir"• Rusowsky, "Malibu"• Ines Velasco, "Todo Es Para Decir"• Pachmyan, "Hard to Part"• Las Chorizeras, "Blue Eyed Man"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Guitarricadelafuente, Lido Pimienta, more

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 27:46


Co-host Anamaria Sayre finally gets to share the new Guitarricadelafuente album with the world, and catch the NPR audience on the viral sensation Macario Martínez. Felix Contreras spotlights Lido Pimienta's symphonic pivot.Featured artists and songs:• Guitarricadelafuente, "BABIECA!"• Haydée Milanés, "Un amor que se demora"• Macario Martínez, "Sueña Lindo, Corazón"• Macario Martínez, "Otra Vez"• Macario Martínez, "¿qué somos hoy?"• Macario Martínez, "Hey destino"• Lido Pimienta, "Quiero Que Me Beses"• Marco Mares & Sabino, "digo que no, pero si"• Adri Paíz, "Quererte o No"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Guitarricadelafuente and Lido Pimienta return with stunning albums

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 27:46


Co-host Anamaria Sayre finally gets to share the new Guitarricadelafuente album with the world, and catch the NPR audience on the viral sensation Macario Martínez. Felix Contreras spotlights Lido Pimienta's symphonic pivot.Featured artists and songs:• Guitarricadelafuente, "BABIECA!"• Haydée Milanés, "Un amor que se demora"• Macario Martínez, "Sueña Lindo, Corazón"• Macario Martínez, "Otra Vez"• Macario Martínez, "¿qué somos hoy?"• Macario Martínez, "Hey destino"• Lido Pimienta, "Quiero Que Me Beses"• Marco Mares & Sabino, "digo que no, pero si"• Adri Paíz, "Quererte o No"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Brian Lehrer Show
Brian Lehrer Weekend: A New Pope; Bob Costas; The Music of Celia Cruz

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 80:50


Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Who is Pope Leo XIV? (First) | Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas (Starts at 44:20) | Felix Contreras on the legacy of music icon Celia Cruz (Starts at 1:05:47)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

The Brian Lehrer Show
100 Years of 100 Things: The Legacy of Celia Cruz

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 14:30


As our centennial series continues, Felix Contreras, host and co-creator of NPR's Alt.Latino, talks about the life and legacy of music icon Celia Cruz, born 100 years ago.

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Natalia Lafourcade, Eladio Carrión, more

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 27:50


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre talk artistic growth and precocious talent.Featured artists and songs:• Natalia Lafourcade, "Cancionera"• Natalia Lafourcade & El David Aguilar, "Como Quisiera Quererte"• Natalia Lafourcade & Hermanos Gutierrez, "Luna Creciente"• Irene Diaz, "Anything For You"• Eladio Carrión & Myke Towers, "Vetements"• Eladio Carrión & Lia Kali, "Me Muero"• Kayatibu, LUIZGA & Yaka Huni Kuin, "Nai Basa Masheri"• Santi Sc, "Cuando Nos Besamos" (feat. Dirk)• Santi Sc, "Home Run"• Maria Marquez, "La Lagrima"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
These Alt.Latino faves just keep getting better and better

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 27:50


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre talk artistic growth and precocious talent.Featured artists and songs:• Natalia Lafourcade, "Cancionera"• Natalia Lafourcade & El David Aguilar, "Como Quisiera Quererte"• Natalia Lafourcade & Hermanos Gutierrez, "Luna Creciente"• Irene Diaz, "Anything For You"• Eladio Carrión & Myke Towers, "Vetements"• Eladio Carrión & Lia Kali, "Me Muero"• Kayatibu, LUIZGA & Yaka Huni Kuin, "Nai Basa Masheri"• Santi Sc, "Cuando Nos Besamos" (feat. Dirk)• Santi Sc, "Home Run"• Maria Marquez, "La Lagrima"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 33:45


Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk concert was the most watched premiere in the series' history. In this episode, Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre speaks with the superstar at the Desk and takes you behind the scenes of the performance. NPR reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, who also was in the audience, sits in for Felix Contreras this week.Featured artists and songs:• Bad Bunny, "PIToRRO DE COCO" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "KLOuFRENS" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "LA MuDANZA" (Tiny Desk Version)Credits:Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Behind the scenes of Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 33:45


Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk concert was the most watched premiere in the series' history. In this episode, Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre speaks with the superstar at the Desk and takes you behind the scenes of the performance. NPR reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, who also was in the audience, sits in for Felix Contreras this week.Featured artists and songs:• Bad Bunny, "PIToRRO DE COCO" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "KLOuFRENS" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" (Tiny Desk Version)• Bad Bunny, "LA MuDANZA" (Tiny Desk Version)Credits:Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: New music and a psicodélico explainer

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 32:43


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre play the new music that caught their ears this week, plus Felix delivers a deep dive into the roots of psicodélico. Featured artists and songs:• Eslabón Armado, "Esa noche" • Adrian Quesada, "Ojos Secos" (feat. Cuco)• Jessie Reyez, "**I NEVER SAID I WAS SANE**" • BALTHVS, "Year of the Snake" • Grateful Dead, "Dark Star"• Os Mutantes, "A minha menina"• Duane Eddy, "Rebel Rouser" • Valeria Castro, "debe ser" • Valeria Castro "sentimentalmente"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
A psicodélico deep dive, plus new music from Spain and Colombia

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 32:43


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre play the new music that caught their ears this week, plus Felix delivers a deep dive into the roots of psicodélico. Featured artists and songs:• Eslabón Armado, "Esa noche" • Adrian Quesada, "Ojos Secos" (feat. Cuco)• Jessie Reyez, "**I NEVER SAID I WAS SANE**" • BALTHVS, "Year of the Snake" • Grateful Dead, "Dark Star"• Os Mutantes, "A minha menina"• Duane Eddy, "Rebel Rouser" • Valeria Castro, "debe ser" • Valeria Castro "sentimentalmente"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: Songs To Move By

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:14


Hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras discuss the best music Felix unearthed while moving out of his apartment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Alt.Latino
Music To Move By (It's Not What You Think)

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:14


Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras moved out of his long-time apartment, and in the process, he unearthed some amazing music. Co-host Anamaria Sayre shares the new songs currently moving her.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Alt.Latino
Jazz from Latin America, plus a track we can't name from Ca7riel & Paco

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 22:26


Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras gives his co-host Anamaria Sayre a primer on Latin Jazz. She returns the favor with a new track from Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso (of Tiny Desk fame) and a Mexican ranchera that sounds older than it is.Featured artists and songs:• Edison Machado & Boa Nova, "Naquela Base"• Michi, "Memmy (Recuerdo)" (feat. Gabriel da Rosa)• Adam O'Farrill, "Nocturno, 1932"• Vivir Quintana, "Más Libre Que En Casa"• Lucia Sarmiento, "Look Up"• Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, "#T****"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: New Music + Violeta Parra

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 21:15


This week Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre balance their passion for new discoveries with reissued music from an iconic Latin American songwriter. Featured artists and songs:• Ezra Collective, "Body Language" (feat. Sasha Keable)• Patti LaBelle, "Teach me Tonight (Me Gusta Tu Baile)"• Teri Gender Bender, "SANAR"• Kevin Kaarl, "recuérdame x siempre"• Violeta Parra, "Cantores Que Reflexionan"• Ben Aler, "Honest"• Jose Luiz Martins, "Cravo e Canela"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino celebrates Black History Month

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:28


Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras speaks with Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón about the Afro-Latino legacy on the island.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Afro.Latino: From Venezuela to Puerto Rico and beyond

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:28


Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras takes us on a tour of African influences throughout Latinidad, with a little help from Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón.Featured artists and songs:• Betsayda Machado & Parranda el Clavo, "Oh, Santa Rosa"• Bia Ferreira, "Quando Você Me Olha"• Cheo Feliciano, "Anacaona"• Ismael Rivera, "Las Caras Lindas"• Ruben Blades & Willie Colón, "Plantación Adentro"• Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, "Lamento De Concepcion"• ÌFÉ, "Higher Love"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: New Music Roundup

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 24:30


'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are back with six new songs that span the spectrum of Latinidad.Featured artists and songs:• Christian Nodal, "A Solas con la Botella"• Las Trompas de Falopium, "JARRE"• pablopablo, Carín León & Ralphie Choo, "Eso Que Tú Llamas Amor"• The Mexican Standoff & Flaco Jimenez, "Tu Dirás" (feat. Los Texmaniacs)• Amaia, "C'est La Vie"• Angie K, "Red Dirt on Mars"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Christian Nodal stays messy, pablopablo recruits Carín León, and new Flaco Jimenez

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 24:30


'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are back with six new songs that span the spectrum of Latinidad.Featured artists and songs:• Christian Nodal, "A Solas con la Botella"• Las Trompas de Falopium, "JARRE"• pablopablo, Carín León & Ralphie Choo, "Eso Que Tú Llamas Amor"• The Mexican Standoff & Flaco Jimenez, "Tu Dirás" (feat. Los Texmaniacs)• Amaia, "C'est La Vie"• Angie K, "Red Dirt on Mars"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino: New songs for New Year's resolutions

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 28:23


Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras share their goals for 2025 and the new songs that reflect them.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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All Songs Considered
Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' Explained

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 31:20


Alt.Latino hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras, and NPR reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento break down what exactly makes the record so Puerto Rican and why its Bad Bunny's most reflective, ambitious and ingenious album yet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Why Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' is an act of political resistance

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 31:20


On Sunday, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and people are saying it's his most "Puerto Rican" record yet. The global pop star has clearly come home to his roots in a meaningful way and given the political situation on the island, releasing an album so proudly Puerto Rican is a major act of resistance. Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento break down what exactly makes the record so Puerto Rican and why its Bad Bunny's most reflective, ambitious and ingenious era yet.Songs featured in this episode:•Bad Bunny, "EL CLúB"•Bad Bunny, "NUEVAYoL"•Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"•Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii"•Bad Bunny, "TURiSTA"•Bad Bunny, "CAFé CON RON"•Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Resistencia"•Bad Bunny, "PIToRRO DE COCO"•Ecos de Borinquen, "El Alma de Puerto Rico (The Soul of Puerto Rico)"•Bad Bunny, "WELTiTA"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills and Jacob Ganz. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's 'Music We Missed In 2024'

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 26:37


'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre do their best to keep up with new releases, but sometimes great music evades their radar. On this episode, the duo highlight some of the best songs they never got a chance to share during the year.Music We Missed in 2024• Sanje, "Buen Fantasma" (from 'De Repente Otra Vez')• David Lindes, "Te Vengo A Perdonar" (from 'Peace With A Lion')• Yung Dupe X Kimmø X PUGSPUGSPUGS, "Nube Negra" (from 'Políticamente Correcto')• Benjamin Walker, "Libre" (from 'LIBRE')• Lhasa de Sela et Yves Desrosiers, "El Cosechero" (from 'First Recordings')• Dom La Nena, "Pierre et les fleurs" (from 'LA VIE DE MA MÈRE')Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Music We Missed in 2024

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 26:37


'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre do their best to keep up with new releases, but sometimes great music evades their radar. On this episode, the duo highlight some of the best songs they never got a chance to share during the year.Music We Missed in 2024• Sanje, "Buen Fantasma" (from 'De Repente Otra Vez')• David Lindes, "Te Vengo A Perdonar" (from 'Peace With A Lion')• Yung Dupe X Kimmø X PUGSPUGSPUGS, "Nube Negra" (from 'Políticamente Correcto')• Benjamin Walker, "Libre" (from 'LIBRE')• Lhasa de Sela et Yves Desrosiers, "El Cosechero" (from 'First Recordings')• Dom La Nena, "Pierre et les fleurs" (from 'LA VIE DE MA MÈRE')Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's favorite songs of 2024

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 24:49


Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through their favorites in a crowded year for excellent songs, from innovative Spanish hip-hop to distinctive jazz.Songs featured in this episode:•Çantamarta, "MOTORIZADO"•Mala Rodriguez, "Casi Nada"•Zaccai Curtis, "Maple Leaf Rag"•Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, "DUMBAI"•Melissa Aldana, "A Purpose"•Residente, "313"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Alt.Latino's favorite songs of 2024

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 24:49


Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through their favorites in a crowded year for excellent songs, from innovative Spanish hip-hop to distinctive jazz.Songs featured in this episode:•Çantamarta, "MOTORIZADO"•Mala Rodriguez, "Casi Nada"•Zaccai Curtis, "Maple Leaf Rag"•Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, "DUMBAI"•Melissa Aldana, "A Purpose"•Residente, "313"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 2)

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 19:26


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre continue their discussion on the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys and the industry's changes, featuring insight from Nathy Peluso, Rauw Alejandro and more.Songs featured in this episode:•Fuerza Regida, "TQM"•Fuerza Regida, "Que onda"•Fuerza Regida "HARLEY QUINN"•Latin Mafia, "y como te digo que"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 2)

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 19:26


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre continue their discussion on the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys and the industry's changes, featuring insight from Nathy Peluso, Rauw Alejandro and more.Songs featured in this episode:•Fuerza Regida, "TQM"•Fuerza Regida, "Que onda"•Fuerza Regida "HARLEY QUINN"•Latin Mafia, "y como te digo que"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's New Music Roundup

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 18:52


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre recorded their latest new music guide on the streets of Spain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Damaris Bojor, Becky G and Chicocurlyhead

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 18:52


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre may be traveling in Spain, but that doesn't mean they don't stop finding exciting new music to share. On this episode, they bring "folk pirano" from Damaris Bojor, laidback bedroom pop from Chicocurlyhead, the latest from Becky G and more.Songs featured in this episode:•El León Pardo, "La Perica"•Laura Itandehui, "La Distancia"•Haydée Milanés, "Requiem Para Un Amor"•Chicocurlyhead, "WASTED WEEKEND"•Damaris Bojor, "No es normal"•Becky G, "OJALÁ"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's Spain Soundtrack

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 18:29


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are in Spain for a music conference. On this episode, they share their favorite discoveries from Bilbao, San Sebastián and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Our Spain Soundtrack: Judeline, Lia Kali and more

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 18:29


Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are in Spain this week for a music conference, so they soaked up the local sounds.Featured Songs:- Mayte Martín, "El Breve Espacio Que No Está"- Rels B and Lia Kali, "La Vida Sin Ti"- Judeline, "INRI"- Buika, "La Niña De Fuego"Listen to the playlist at https://npr.org/altlatino.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Alih Jey and Little Jesus

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 24:11


Anamaria Sayre brings some exciting new sounds coming out Mexico City (while recording from Mexico City) including sweet new music from Colombian artist Elsa Y Elmar, while Felix Contreras shares new jazz-classical out of Barcelona and more.Songs featured in this episode:•Elsa y Elmar, "Palacio"•Alih Jey, "Luz de Gas"•Little Jesus, "Tierra Llamando A Sant"•Lucia Fumero, "Folklore II"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Alt.Latino's new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Alih Jey and Little Jesus

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 24:11


Anamaria Sayre brings some exciting new sounds coming out Mexico City (while recording from Mexico City) including sweet new music from Colombian artist Elsa Y Elmar, while Felix Contreras shares new jazz-classical out of Barcelona and more.Songs featured in this episode:•Elsa y Elmar, "Palacio"•Alih Jey, "Luz de Gas"•Little Jesus, "Tierra Llamando A Sant"•Lucia Fumero, "Folklore II"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Celebrating the legacy of Celia Cruz

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 33:32


To celebrate the release of a new book from NPR Music, How Women Made Music, as well as the 50th anniversary this year of the album Celia & Johnny, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre walk through their favorite songs by the legendary Celia Cruz, alongside the artist's niece Linda Pritchett. Songs featured in this episode:• Celia Cruz, "Bemba Colorá"• Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, "Yiri Yiri Bon"• Celia Cruz, "La Negra Tiene Tumbao"• Celia Cruz, "Quimbara"• Celia Cruz, "Cuando Salí de Cuba"• Celia Cruz, "La vida es un carnaval"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating the legacy of Celia Cruz

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 33:32


To celebrate the release of a new book from NPR Music, How Women Made Music, as well as the 50th anniversary this year of the album Celia & Johnny, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre walk through their favorite songs by the legendary Celia Cruz, alongside the artist's niece Linda Pritchett. Songs featured in this episode:• Celia Cruz, "Bemba Colorá"• Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, "Yiri Yiri Bon"• Celia Cruz, "La Negra Tiene Tumbao"• Celia Cruz, "Quimbara"• Celia Cruz, "Cuando Salí de Cuba"• Celia Cruz, "La vida es un carnaval"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Rosalía, Twanguero and Wyatt Flores

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 31:40


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are back with a new music show, featuring Rosalía, Helado Negro, Wyatt Flores and more.Songs featured in this episode:• Twanguero, "Rumba #2"• Twanguero, "La Leyenda de Cañaveral"• Rosalía, "Omega (feat. Ralphie Choo)"• Wyatt Flores, "Oh Susanna"• Helado Negro, pablopablo, "Lejos De Más"• Troker, "El Novio (Versión Mariachi)"• Los Sufridos, Bad Gyal, "Duro de Verdad pt. 2"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Rosalía, Twanguero and Wyatt Flores

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 31:40


Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre play a few of their favorite new tracks, some from Alt.Latino standbys and some exciting new discoveries, too. Also, we hear from an Alt.Latino listener about a Dominican song that moves her.Songs featured in this episode:• Twanguero, "Rumba #2"• Twanguero, "La Leyenda de Cañaveral"• Rosalía, "Omega (feat. Ralphie Choo)"• Wyatt Flores, "Oh Susanna"• Helado Negro, pablopablo, "Lejos De Más"• Troker, "El Novio (Versión Mariachi)"• Los Sufridos, Bad Gyal, "Duro de Verdad pt. 2"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Here & Now
The billionaires who control Texas GOP politics

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 29:09


We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night or early Thursday. Rep. Jared Moskowitz talks about his bipartisan call for Congress to pass another $15 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster response. Then, an investigation by The New York Times and ProPublica finds that two billionaire preachers hold the keys to the Republican Party in Texas. Reporter Ava Kofman talks about two men, their influence and interests. And, Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras discuss this year's performances at El Tiny.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
The songs we can't stop playing on repeat

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:34


Alt.Latino is usually all about sharing new music across Latin America, but what about the older cuts Ana and Felix are obsessed with?On this episode, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras share the music they've been playing on repeat, from beloved classics by greats like Ella Fitzgerald to surprising new discoveries out of Mexico like Paloma Morphy.Songs featured in this episode:•Paloma Morphy, "me faltas tú"•George Shearing Quintet, "Juana Palangana"•Carin León and Bolela, "Aviso importante"•Chick Corea Trio, "Spain"•Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito"•Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito (Versión Acústica)"•Ella Fitzgerald, "Angel Eyes"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
The songs we can't stop playing on repeat

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:34


Alt.Latino is usually all about sharing new music across Latin America, but what about the older cuts Ana and Felix are obsessed with?On this episode, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras share the music they've been playing on repeat, from beloved classics by greats like Ella Fitzgerald to surprising new discoveries out of Mexico like Paloma Morphy.Songs featured in this episode:•Paloma Morphy, "me faltas tú"•George Shearing Quintet, "Juana Palangana"•Carin León and Bolela, "Aviso importante"•Chick Corea Trio, "Spain"•Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito"•Alex Ferreira, "Un Cariñito (Versión Acústica)"•Ella Fitzgerald, "Angel Eyes"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino talks all the surprise nominations for the 2024 Latin Grammys

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:24


Wait a minute — does Alt.Latino actually agree with a lot of the Latin Recording Academy's nominations this year?Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through as many of the whopping 58 categories as they can in this episode dissecting the nominations for the upcoming ceremony.Songs featured in this episode:•Grupo Frontera, "CANSADO DE SUFRIR"•Grupo Frontera and Yahritza y Su Esencia, "LAS FLORES"•Grupo Frontera and Christian Nodal, "Ya Pedo Quién Sabe"•Dayme Arocena, "A fuego lento"•Hamilton de Holanda, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, "Saudade, Saudade"•Kali Uchis and Karol G, "Labios Mordidos"•Karol G, "MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN"•Latin Mafia, "Julieta"•Kevin Aguilar, "Bonita"•Nicolle Horbath, "Carmen"•Nicole Horts, "Bitch3"•Ana Frango Elétrico, "Dela"•Angélica Olivo, Juan Pablo Contreras, and Orquesta Latino Mexicana, "La Minerva - III. Himno a la Mujer"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Alt.Latino talks all the surprise nominations for the 2024 Latin Grammys

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:24


Wait a minute — does Alt.Latino actually agree with a lot of the Latin Recording Academy's nominations this year?Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through as many of the whopping 58 categories as they can in this episode dissecting the nominations for the upcoming ceremony.Songs featured in this episode:•Grupo Frontera, "CANSADO DE SUFRIR"•Grupo Frontera and Yahritza y Su Esencia, "LAS FLORES"•Grupo Frontera and Christian Nodal, "Ya Pedo Quién Sabe"•Dayme Arocena, "A fuego lento"•Hamilton de Holanda, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, "Saudade, Saudade"•Kali Uchis and Karol G, "Labios Mordidos"•Karol G, "MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN"•Latin Mafia, "Julieta"•Kevin Aguilar, "Bonita"•Nicolle Horbath, "Carmen"•Nicole Horts, "Bitch3"•Ana Frango Elétrico, "Dela"•Angélica Olivo, Juan Pablo Contreras, and Orquesta Latino Mexicana, "La Minerva - III. Himno a la Mujer"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Manu Chao, Linda Diaz and Solo Fernández

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 35:46


This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more.Songs featured in this episode:•Janiero feat. André Viamonte, "LEGO"•Manu Chao, "São Paulo Motoboy"•Solo Fernández, "TELESCOPIO"•Solo Fernández, "BROOKLYN"•Solo Fernández, "TÚ NUNCA DEJARÁS DE SER POESÍA"•Linda Diaz feat. Solomon Fox, "Watching Ourselves Die"•Julieta Rada, "Baile del Candombe"•Amaia Miranda, "Mientras vivas brilla"•Nick Drake, "Pink Moon"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino
Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Manu Chao, Linda Diaz and Solo Fernández

Alt.Latino

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 35:46


This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more.Ana and Felix are starting something new this week. Felix always says it, but it's not a Mexican party until someone cries. So every episode starting today, they'll talk to a listener about a song that moves them to tears.And they want to know, what song moves you to tears? Email alt.latino@npr.org for a chance to be featured on the show. Songs featured in this episode:•Janiero feat. André Viamonte, "LEGO"•Manu Chao, "São Paulo Motoboy"•Solo Fernández, "TELESCOPIO"•Solo Fernández, "BROOKLYN"•Solo Fernández, "TÚ NUNCA DEJARÁS DE SER POESÍA"•Linda Diaz feat. Solomon Fox, "Watching Ourselves Die"•Julieta Rada, "Baile del Candombe"•Amaia Miranda, "Mientras vivas brilla"•Nick Drake, "Pink Moon"•Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' takeover is back — and this year it's all about love

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 22:18


'El Tiny' season at the Tiny Desk launches next week and this year it's all about love — familial and romantic, with drama fit for a telenovela. Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview this year's line-up, sharing a sneak peek at what 2024's 'El Tiny' has to offer.Songs featured in this episode:•Juanes, "Mala Gente"•Juanes, "A Dios Le Pido"•Ivan Cornejo, "Ya Te Perdí"•Okan, "La Reina Del Norte"•Eladio Carrión, "Mama's Boy"•Daniel, Me Estás Matando, "Lo Hice, Te Dejé"•Danny Ocean, "Me Rehúso"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

All Songs Considered
New music from Alt.Latino

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 31:36


Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras play some of their favorite new songs from the last few months, featuring globe-spanning electronica from Colombian producer Sinego, border-crossing new music from La Doña, nuanced salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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All Songs Considered
The sound of Venezuelan protest music over the last 30 years

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 23:08


Over the past month thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest the disputed election of president Nicolás Maduro, while Venezuelan artists like Danny Ocean use music to reflect on this political moment. But Ocean's work is just one data point in a long history of music from Venezuela that embodies the political opinions and emotions of those within the country and the diaspora.On this week's episode, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are joined by producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to walk through crucial moments in Venezuela's political history over the last 30 years, and the music that soundtracked it.Songs featured in this episode:•Yordano, "Por estas calles"•Carlos Baute, "Yo me quedo en Venezuela"•Canserbero, "Es Épico"•Danny Ocean, "Me Rehúso"•Apache, "Rompiendo el Hielo"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Taylor Haney, with editorial support from Hazel Cills, Zach Thompson, Tony Cavin and Didi Schanche. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy