This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras speak about an thrilling new album from Manu Chao on the way in which — his first in 17 years — and their favourite latest songs from artists just like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and extra.
Ana and Felix are beginning one thing new this week. Felix all the time says it, however it’s not a Mexican celebration till somebody cries. So each episode beginning immediately, they’re going to speak to a listener a few track that strikes them to tears.
They usually wish to know, what track strikes you to tears? E-mail alt.latino@npr.org for an opportunity to be featured on the present.
Songs featured on this episode:
- Janeiro 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 combined by Suraya Mohamed. Our mission supervisor is Grace Chung. NPR Music’s govt producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.