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Alt.Latino sits down with rapper Bocafloja and blogger Juan Data to discuss the many ways hip-hop has trickled into Latin America and its music scene.

Our hosts are joined by Stephen Thompson to discuss the best musical discoveries from the musical blitzkrieg that is SXSW. From hard-driving Korean rock to joyful electronica.

All Songs Considered co-hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite music from the first half of 2014.

Alt.Latino sometimes invites DJs to come on and spin records. This week: Miss Mara, who spins fun, eclectic mixes at a popular Mexico City bar called El Imperial.

This week on Alt.Latino, we listen to new music and consider the legacy of a man who opened doors for countless Latin rock musicians. Cerati died on Sept. 4 at age 55.

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their latest discoveries, from psych pop to gritty garage rock, with plenty of earworms along the way.

Discover 10 surprising, sophisticated and stellar albums released this year by artists around the globe, from electronica by way of Sudan to 1960s-style French/Brazilian cool.

Alt.Latino goes out of its way to reflect the incredible eclecticism of Latin music — and this week is no exception, with killer vintage Peruvian cumbia, newer Argentine cumbia, Puerto Rican garage rock and a stunning Mexican rockera. It's all over the place, literally.

Download new music from orchestral indie-folk acts San Fermin and Typhoon, rising hip-hop artist Rapsody, Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke, French synth band La Femme, Americana star Amanda Shires and more.

The immensely popular Mexican singer died Sunday. Alt.Latino gathers some friends to mourn his death, celebrate his music and unpack his legacy.