Que Buena 107

Vintage cumbia, Ecuadorian folk, guitar jamming and Mexican rap

Our selections this week feature a crate diggers' delight from Colombia and the sound of modern rap in Mexico.<br><br>Featured artists and songs:<br><br>• Óscar Agudelo y El Combo Moderna, "Está Como Mango"<br><br>• Isabella Lovestory, "Fresa Metal," "Eurotrash," "Tu Te Vas"<br><br>• Grecia Albán, "YO POR TI"<br><br>• Vicente García, "Mambo Violento," "El Huracán," "Abusadora"<br><br>• BALTHVS, "Flesh and Soul" <br><br>• Gera MX, "Ciclo Vital," "1 Millón"<br><br>Credits<br><br>Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed.

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.