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Karol G goes Pan-Latin, Argentine rock reimagined, Mexico now and then

Karol G leans into a Pan-Latin approach on her latest album. Jazz vocalist Roxana Amed reimagines classic rock from her native Argentina. And more.<br><br>Artists and songs featured in this episode:<br><br>• Panteón Rococó, "Parison" (featuring Carín León, Sabino & Remmy Valenzuela)<br><br>• Juan Wauters, "Manejando por Pando"<br><br>• Roxana Amed, "Dejaste Tu Corazon"<br><br>• Fito Páez and Luis Alberto Spinetta, "Dejaste Ver Tu Corazón"<br><br>• Karol G, "Tropicoqueta," "No Puedo Vivir Sin Él," and "Ese Hombre Es Malo"<br><br>• MiMa and Villano Antillano, "Fuego"<br><br>• maye, "Yo Me Consiento" and "Peter Pan"<br><br>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.

Best music of the year (so far)

A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year.

New Tracks: Bruce Springsteen (yes, that Bruce Springsteen), pablopablo and more

This week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country music.<br><br>Featured artists and songs: <br><br>• Alleh & Yorghaki, "me late"<br>• Alleh & Yorghaki, "capaz (merengueton)"<br>• Louie TheSinger, "Quicker Way To Jesus"<br>• pablopablo, "Dónde Estás!"<br>• Bruce Springsteen, "Adelita" <br>• Bruce Springsteen, "Sinaloa Cowboys" <br>• Belafonte Sensacional, "Llamas Rexio"<br>• Belafonte Sensacional, "Todavía DF"<br>• David Byrne and Brian Eno, "Mea Culpa"<br>• Juana (feat. ELENI), "La Paloma"<br><br>Credits <br><br>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.

Accordions: From Eastern Europe to Latin America, with love!

The influence of Eastern Europe immigration in Latin America can be heard in the way the accordion was adapted and adopted in countries like Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and beyond.<br><br>This week we take a deep dive into those traditions with our guide, Eduardo Díaz, former director of Latino cultural information for the Smithsonian Institution.<br><br>Featured artists and songs:<br><br>• Narciso Martínez, "Nix"<br><br>• Carlos Vives, "Hijo de Vallenato"<br><br>• Los Corraleros de Majagual, "La Pollera Colorada" <br><br>• Luis Gonzaga, "Asa Branca"<br><br>• Grupo Alma Serrana, "Puerto Tirol"<br><br>• Francisco Ulloa, "El Farolito"<br><br>• Tatico Henriquez, "La Invasión de Deiziseis"<br><br>Credits<br>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.