The Latin Alternative

Series produced by WMHT

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The Latin Alternative is a one hour weekly exploration into the world of Latin rock, funk, hip-hop and electronic music.

The Latin Alternative is co-hosted by two of the genre’s leading experts, Josh Norek (co-founder of the Latin Alternative Music Conference and frontman of Latino-Jewish rap group Hip Hop Hoodíos) and Ernesto Lechner (contributing writer for Rolling Stone, LA Times, & Chicago Tribune and author of the book ‘Rock en Español: The Latin Alternative Rock Explosion’). The program focuses on crossover-friendly Latin rock, electronic, funk and hip-hop artists, as well as interviews with such key acts as Ozomatli, Jaguares, Ana Tijoux, Calle 13 and Diego Garcia.


29 Pieces

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Songs that tell stories - stories about death and love, heroes and villains, small epiphanies and transcendental discoveries - are the theme of thi...

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  • Added: May 20, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 14
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Grammy-winning Latin funk ambassadors Los Amigos Invisibles join 'The Latin Alternative' for a special takeover episode. They talk to us about thei...

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  • Added: May 13, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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Italy's iconic alt-pop star Jovanotti joins 'The Latin Alternative' to talk to us about his Spanish-language recordings and being signed to Dave Ma...

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  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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Austin, Texas' multi-talented Adrian Quesada (of Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds & Echocentrics) joins us for a "takeover" episode to s...

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  • Added: Apr 29, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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Uruguay may be one of the smallest Latin American countries, but it boasts a robust alternative music scene that mixes electronica, indie rock and ...

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  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 16
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A special 'takeover' episode with Gustavo Santaolalla, the legendary Latin rock producer (Café Tacvba, Juanes, Molotov), film composer ("Brokeback ...

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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Molotov, the irreverent, Grammy-winning Mexican hip-hop rockers join us for a one hour special "takeover" episode to talk about the band's 15+ year...

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  • Added: Apr 08, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 14
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Josh and Ernesto spotlight their favorite Latin-Alt "Party Songs" of all time, including festive tracks from Señor Coconut, Plastilina Mosh, Nortec...

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  • Added: Apr 01, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 14
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A new generic thirty-second promo for The Latin Alternative with a music tail at the end, enabling stations to add their own tag. Or contact the ...

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  • Added: Feb 22, 2013
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 3
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Our co-hosts Josh & Ernesto spotlight their favorite new releases, including just-released albums from Los Amigos Invisibles, Elastic Bond, Astro a...

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  • Added: Mar 25, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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We explore Latin Alternative music's finest collaborations, including Los Fabulosos Cadillacs & Celia Cruz, Tony Bennett & Vicentico, Ana Tijoux & ...

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  • Added: Mar 18, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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We revisit one of the greatest creative periods of Latin Alternative music, with a spotlight on some of the best tracks from the 90s by artists lik...

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  • Added: Mar 11, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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Our co-hosts Josh & Ernesto spotlight their favorite new releases, including just-released albums from Los Amigos Invisibles, Julieta Venegas, Astr...

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  • Added: Mar 04, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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Mexican electro-rockers KINKY takeover 'The Latin Alternative' and guide us through the band's history, from their self-titled 2002 debut to their ...

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 14
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"Rap en Espagnol" - In this episode, our hosts Josh and Ernesto dedicate an hour to Latin Hip Hop and Rap. Featuring music from Mala Rodriguez, Ak...

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  • Added: Feb 13, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 9
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On this episode, we dissect the recent Rolling Stone “Top 10 Latin Rock Albums of All Time” list (written by co-host Ernesto Lechner) and play trac...

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  • Added: Dec 03, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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This episode features the music of Mexican alt-rockers, Cafe Tacuba and includes an interview with band member, Emmanuel "Meme" del Real Díaz.

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  • Added: Nov 26, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 15
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This episode explores the tropical roots of Latin Alternative music. Featuring Bomba Estereo, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Tito Puente, Santana and mo...

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  • Added: Nov 19, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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This episode features new music from Campo, Mexican Institute of Sound, Cafe Tacuba, Bersuit Vergarabat and more.

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  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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This is our political episode. Featuring music from Ray Barretto, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ana Tijoux, Ozomatli and more making social-political s...

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  • Added: Nov 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15