The Latin Alternative

The weekly syndicated radio show, ”The Latin Alternative” airs regularly on more than 35 radio stations across the country, but fans hoping to get their fix of the best new Latin rock, funk, hip-hop and electronic music need not wait for the terrestrial radio broadcast. ”The Latin Alternative” is now available as a podcast as well. Among the the artists featured on the show: Manu Chao, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Cafe Tacuba, Kinky, Julieta Venegas and Ozomatli.

The Latin Alternative / 1984 Episode (Los Lobos, Gilberto Gil, Soda Stereo, Sheila E & more!)

This week we travel back four decades to 1984, a musically rich year that brought us some great Latin Rock, Pop, Salsa, Brazilian music and more! Featured artists include Los Lobos, Gilberto Gil, Soda Stereo, Sheila E, Bobby Rodriguez, Los Angeles Azules, Joe Arroyo, Silvio Rodriguez, Steve Hackett and more.

09-02
59:07

The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Francisca Valenzuela, Las Migas, Andres Levin, The Mavericks & more!)

It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Francisca Valenzuela, Chicano Batman, Las Migas, Andres Levin, The Mavericks, Wayra Iglesias, Diamante Electrico, Conociendo Rusia, Estelares and more.

07-28
58:59

The Latin Alternative / COLOMBIA Episode (Carlos Vives, Bomba Estereo, Diamante Electrico, Aterciopelados & more!)

It's a spotlight on COLOMBIA, the music powerhouse nation that has brought us a wealth of rock, salsa, hip-hop, vallenato and other music genres. Featured artists include Carlos Vives, Diamante Electrico, Bomba Estereo, Elsa y Elmar, Aterciopelados, Fruko y Sus Tesos, Karol G, Monareta, Juan Pablo Vega and many more!

06-17
59:07

The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Diamante Electrico, Rafa Pabon, The Warning, Mexican Institute of Sound and more)

New música abounds! This week we highlight recent releases from Diamante Electrico, Rafa Pabon, Aczino, The Warning, Mexican Institute of Sound, Dayme Arocena, Hermanos Gutierrez, Eda Diaz and more.

05-12
59:07

The Latin Alternative / CHILE Episode (Mon Laferte, Los Bunkers, Zona Ganjah, Francisca Valenzuela & more!)

We visit CHILE, a country whose music scene far outperforms its population size. Featured artists include Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela, Zona Ganjah, Los Bunkers, Colayuta, Tiro de Gracia, La Ley, Diego Lorenzini, Los Mono, Los Tres, Camila Moreno and more!

04-07
59:07

The Latin Alternative / MEXICO Episode (Caloncho, The Warning, Marissa Mur, Bratty, Jaguares & more!)

It's a special MEXICO episode! We highlight our favorite Mexican rock, hip-hop and indie music from artists including Mexican Institute of Sound, C-Kan, The Warning, Caloncho, Marco Mares, Marissa Mur, Sara Valenzuela, Technicolor Fabrics, Jaguares, Bratty and more.

03-06
59:07

The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Chicano Batman, Helado Negro, Marissa, Mur, The Warning & more!)

New música episode! We spotlight the latest and greatest from Chicano Batman, Helado Negro, Mexican Institute of Sound, Marissa Mur, The Warning, Cineplexx, CHICOCHICA, Caloncho, Diamante Electrico, Delaciio and more. 

02-07
59:07

The Latin Alternative / ARGENTINA Episode (Gustavo Cerati, WOS, Marilina Bertoldi, Usted Señalemelo & more!)

Argentina has always been a top exporter of Latin Alternative music, with vibrant scenes past and present! Featured artists include Marilina Bertoldi, Pericos, Miranda!, Kevin Johansen, WOS, Usted Señalemelo, The Kevin Fingier Collective, Gustavo Cerati and more.

01-09
59:07

The Latin Alternative / BEST OF 2024 Episode (Chicano Batman, Nathy Peluso, The Warning, Cimafunk & more!)

It's our BEST OF 2024 episode! We highlight our favorite songs of the past year from artists including Chicano Batman, Nathy Peluso, Cimafunk, The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Las Nubes, The Mavericks, Francisca Valenzuela and more.

12-10
59:07

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Diamante Electrico, Levitation Room, Flor de Toloache, Cheo & more!)

It's a new music explosion! We highlight recent releases from Diamante Electrico, Miau Trio, Levitation Room, Chika Di & Flore de Toloache, Cineplexx, Flaco El Jandro & Gabi Bravo, Helado Negro, Barrio del Este, Cheo & more

11-25
59:07

The Latin Alternative / Psychedelic Music episode (El Chicano, Adrian Quesada, Glue Trip, Jungle Fire & more)

It's time to get trippy with our Latin Psychedelic episode! We highlight the groovy sounds of Adrian Quesada, Jungle Fire, El Chicano, Glue Trip, Plastilina Mosh, Ocote Soul Sounds, Arthur Verocai, Ismael Miranda and more!

10-29
59:07

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Cimafunk, Bad Bunny, La Dame Blanche & more)

New music for a new year! We highlight recent releases from Los Bunkers, Bad Bunny, Cimafunk, Las Nubes, Oswave & Cheo, La Dame Blanche, La Rosa Noir, Hector Tellez, Roberto Lopez and more. 

10-07
59:07

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Mon Laferte, Arde Bogota, La Dame Blanche, Alex Cuba)

It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight Latin Grammy nominees Arde Bogota, plus exciting tunes from Mon Laferte, Las Nubes, Sinego, Chicochica, La Rosa Noir, Alex Cuba ft. Valentin Puentes, La Dame Blanche, Di WAV, Caramelo Haze, Okan, Pachyman and more.

09-16
59:23

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (20 Year Rewind ft. Cafe Tacvba, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Joe Arroyo & more)

Was it really only twenty years ago? 2003 was a remarkable year for Latin Alternative music, with enduring tracks from some of the genre's most important artists including Cafe Tacvba, Julieta Venegas, Control Machete, Molotov, El Gran Silencio and Kinky as well as tropical music veterans like Eddie Palmieri, Joe Arroyo and Ibrahim Ferrer.

08-23
59:07

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Residente, Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela & more!)

It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Residente & Wos, Francisca Valenzuela, Ritmo Machine, Mon Laferte, Yadam, Nenagenix, Adriel Favela, Nepoh, Ramona, Marina Fages and others.

08-01
59:07

The Latin Alternative / ¡Que Viva El Rock! (The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Marilina Bertoldi & more)

Rock Is Dead....¡Que Viva El Rock! Rock in the Americas is far from dead, as this exciting episode more than demonstrates! Featured artists include Marilina Bertoldi, Diamante Electrico, The Warning, Viniloversus, 1915, Las Nubes, LosPetitFellas, Making Movies, Native Sun, Migrant Motel, Usted Señalemelo and many more!

07-11
59:07

The Latin Alternative 2416 Chicano Batman Takeover Episode

t's a special takeover episode with CHICANO BATMAN. The soulful psychedelic group is celebrating the release of its latest album 'Notebook Fantasy' and playing their biggest concerts to date. 

06-20
01:01:27

The Latin Alternative / 30 Years Ago episode (Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Gustavo Cerati, Tito Puente & more!)

This week we take the time machine back thirty years to 1993, an exciting era when Latin Alternative acts like Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Gustavo Cerati were finding a wider audience and veteran Salsa artists like Tito Puente and El Gran Combo continued to get their musical groove on!

05-29
59:07

The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Francisca Valenzuela & Ximena Sariñana, YADAM, Making Movies, Natalia Clavier & more!)

It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Alex Cuba, Usted Señalemelo, YADAM, Francisca Valenzuela & Ximena Sariñana, Massacre, Orquesta Failde, Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation) & Natalia Clavier, Making Movies and much more! 

05-06
59:07

The Latin Alternative / Best of the Decade (So Far) Episode

We spotlight our fave tracks of the 2020's to date, including songs from Cimafunk, Trueno, Marilina Bertoldi, Francisca Valenzuela, Girl Ultra, Ramona, Bizarrap & Snow The Product and more!

04-16
59:07

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