NPR Latin Alternative Music: The Best of the Best

NPR’s Latin Alternative Music: The Best of the Best radio show and podcast featuring the best in Latin Alternative music from around the world.

NPR’s Latin Alternative Music

If you’re a fan of Latin Alternative music, then you’ve probably tuned into NPR’s Latin Alternative music station at some point. The station features a mix of music from Latin America, Spain, and the United States. This variety of music is perfect for those who want to explore different cultures through music.

What is NPR’s Latin Alternative Music?

NPR’s Latin Alternative Music is a collection of the best Latin American and Caribbean music from across the globe. The music is curated by a team of expert music journalists, and features a wide range of genres, styles, and artists.

How is NPR’s Latin Alternative Music different from other music?

NPR’s Latin Alternative Music is different from other music in a few ways. First, it is a mix of genres including rock, hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. Second, it is specifically geared towards a Latin American audience. Third, it often features artists from Latin America who are not well-known in the United States.

The Best of the Best

NPR’s Latin Alternative Music: The Best of the Best is a two-hourlong radio show that covers a wide range of Latin American music. The show is hosted by Felix Contreras and is produced by Felix Contreras and Marisa Peña.

Who are the best Latin Alternative artists?

There’s no question that the Latin Alternative music scene has been on the rise in recent years. With a plethora of new and exciting artists making a name for themselves, it can be hard to keep up with who’s who. Luckily, NPR has put together a list of the best of the best, so you can be sure you’re up-to-date on the latest and greatest in Latin Alternative music.

So, who made the cut? Topping the list is Bomba Estereo, a Colombian group whose unique sound has won them fans all over the world. Coming in at a close second is Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux, whose socially conscious lyrics have made her a favorite amongst Latin American audiences. Rounding out the top three is Mexican outfit Zoé, who blend indie rock with traditional Mexican sounds to create a truly original sound.

Other artists on the list include Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Calle 13, Argentine rockers Babasónicos, and Cuban hip-hop group Orishas. So whether you’re a longtime fan of Latin Alternative music or just getting started, this list is a great place to start exploring all that this diverse and vibrant genre has to offer.

What are the best Latin Alternative albums?

Over the past few years, NPR Music’s reviewers have heard some incredible music from Latin American and Latino artists — including breakout debuts, boundary-pushing experimentalism and returns to form from veteran Alternative musicians.

To help make sense of it all, we’ve rounded up our 100 favorite Latin Alternative albums released since 2013. Hear them all here.

What are the best Latin Alternative songs?

Every year, NPR’s Latin Alternative music panel comes together to discuss and select the best Latin Alternative songs of the year. This year’s panel was made up of DJs, music writers and music professionals from across the country, who each submitted their top 25 songs of 2019.

After tallying up all the votes, here are the 100 best Latin Alternative songs of 2019, as voted on by our panel.