This week, the stories behind the music are just as fascinating as the music: From the daughter of a dearly departed icon, to a young guitarist from Spain whose fingers practically sing the guitar, to a young musician who was a Mexico City street sweeper by day and made viral hits at night.
Enjoy the show!
Featured artists and songs:
- Guitarricadelafuente, "BABIECA!"
- Haydée Milanés, "Un amor que se demora"
- Macario Martínez, "Sueña Lindo, Corazón"
- Macario Martínez, "Otra Vez"
- Macario Martínez, "¿qué somos hoy?"
- Macario Martínez, "Hey destino"
- Lido Pimienta, "Quiero Que Me Beses"
- Marco Mares & Sabino, "digo que no, pero si"
- Adri Paíz, "Quererte o No"
Credits
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.
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