Bad Bunny Takes a Stand, Brazilian Beats from Brooklyn, Cuban Cast, and More: Alt.Latino Highlights
The jazz magazine Downbeat has cultivated a serene feature on their last page called the Blindfold Test. In this peaceful exploration, a writer plays selected tracks for a guest musician, inviting them to identify the artist through attentive listening and thoughtful reflection. This week, Anamaria Sayre and I embarked on that same gentle journey of musical discovery. Although we found ourselves bending the rules of the game, the experience was still enjoyable and filled with enlightening conversation about the rich musical culture emanating from Latin America.
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
- Cheo, “Amor A Primera Vista”
- babas tutsipop, “antonio banderas” and “cursi”
- Pedazo De Carne Con Ojo, “Sirens” and “Tiralo”
- Ryuichi Sakamoto, “DOLPHINS”
- Frank Zappa, “While You Were Art II”
- Pink Pablo, “ALL I DREAM,” “OJOS AZUL” and “HORSES IN HEAVEN”
- Wampi, “La Última” ft. Leoni Torres
- Wampi, “La Diferencia” ft. Orlenis 22K, Ernesto Loso
- Silvana Estrada, “Lila Alelí”
The audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was beautifully edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. Our project manager, Grace Chung, helped guide our creative process, while NPR Music’s executive producer, Suraya Mohamed, nurtures our collective vision.
Cuban vocalist Wampi graces the show this week, adding a touch of warmth and familiarity to our musical exploration.
