Latinidad In The News

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Latinidad In The News

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Oct 23, 2020

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We shine a light on recent stories by NPR hosts, reporters and producers who go beyond the obvious in their coverage of Latinx communities in the U.S.

Released:

Oct 23, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Alt.Latino is a spotlight on the world of Latinx arts and culture through music, stories and conversation.

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Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Cuban Jam Sessions by Alt.Latino
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A Journey Through The Music Of The Oscar-Nominated Film 'Roma' by Alt.Latino
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Alt.Latino Extra: Cuco Is The Cariño Of Young Latinos Who Keep Dreaming by Alt.Latino
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How Angélique Kidjo Brings Out The Africa Of Celia Cruz's Catalog by Alt.Latino
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The Sounds Of Cuba, In Exile And At Home by Alt.Latino
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Vida Actors Talk About Latinx Drama, Music and The Power Of Story Telling by Alt.Latino
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Alt.Latino: The Many Shades of Latinx Culture by Alt.Latino
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Guest DJ: Fabi Reyna, She Shreds Magazine Founder And Musician by Alt.Latino
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Podcast Extra: Three Artists, Three Takes On Latin Music by Alt.Latino
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Puerto Rico One Year After Maria by Alt.Latino
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Alt.Latino Food Truck Chats: Musicians Tell Their Own Stories At SXSW 2019 by Alt.Latino
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Summer Latin Music Festivals Celebrate Musical Diversity by Alt.Latino
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In Cali, A Festival Celebrates The Flavors And Music Of Afro Colombian Life: We capture the sights, sounds and even tastes of Afro Colombian culture at the Petronio Alvarez Music Festival. by Alt.Latino
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The Cuban Roots Of Rock And Roll by Alt.Latino
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Bad Bunny En Español: El Nuevo Disco Y Sus Influencias by Alt.Latino
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Activist Musicians Take On Trump Policies by Alt.Latino
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Alt.Latino Album Chat: Making Movies Talk Protest Music by Alt.Latino
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What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music by Alt.Latino
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Alt.Latino's Primavera Extravaganza by Alt.Latino
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Musical Activists: Two Artists Who Mix Messages With Music by Alt.Latino
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Rodrigo y Gabriela Spin The Songs Behind Their Wild Sound by Alt.Latino
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iLe And Making Movies Discuss Music, Activism And Mixing The Two by Alt.Latino
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Lila Downs Celebrates Culinary And Cultural Sides Of Chile by Alt.Latino
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Spring Forward With Bad Bunny, Alice Bag And Princess Nokia: Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG is the buzz of the Latinx internet, but we also speed through 14 other essential releases. by Alt.Latino
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3 Afro Dominicana Writers Reflect On Their Truths by Alt.Latino
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Jane Bunnett: Cuban Music's Canadian Connection by Alt.Latino
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Podcast Extra: Los Dells Presents Latin Music In The U.S. Heartland by Alt.Latino
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Shakira And Jennifer Lopez's Halftime Show Unpacked: Shakira and Jennifer Lopez did more than shake things up on the Super Bowl stage. A panel of sociologists and music writers unpack the dialog. by Alt.Latino
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Happy Holidays From Alt.Latino Y Los Lobos!: Fresh from their holiday Tiny Desk, members of Los Lobos take us on a pan-Latin cruise through Navidad from the Caribbean to Mexico to Texas. by Alt.Latino
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Heritage Month Special: Mexican Music Then And Now by Alt.Latino
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Elvis En Español: 'This Year's Model' Reimagined: British musician Elvis Costello revisits his classic album This Year's Model in Spanish with a host of Latin artists. by Alt.Latino
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End of Summer Rooftop Listening Party: What better way to end the summer than with friends, a little vino, music and former Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd? by Alt.Latino
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Gina Chavez Picks Her 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Contest Entries: With Tio Felix on vacation, our guest host illustrates the width and breadth of Latinx musical expression through Tiny Desk Contest submissions. by Alt.Latino
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Latinidad In The News

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