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A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music

Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects.

"Any person that wants to be a singer should know Ella Fitzgerald," Cuban artist Daymé Arocena says.

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How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians

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Ella Fitzgerald's musical genius and influence is still being felt today. Latinx musicians Mabiland and Daymé Arocena explain how Fitzgerald inspires their music.

The Cuban band Cimafunk performs onstage for NPR's <em>Alt.Latino</em> showcase during SXSW 2019.

Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

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The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.

Vocalist Rosalia earned the Alt.Latino critics' top spot in 2018.

Alt.Latino's Best Music of 2018

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It's been another watershed year for Latin music. Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras, Stefanie Fernández, Catalina María Johnson and Marisa Arbona-Ruiz round up the year's best.

Jeremy Dutcher, photographed at the conclusion of his performance during the 2018 Polaris Prize ceremony on Sep. 17, 2018, where he was given the evening's top prize.

Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance

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Dutcher spent five years researching, writing and recording his brilliant and ambitious debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa -- now, it has earned one of Canada's most prestigious prizes.

Alice Bag had one of the best songs and albums of the year so far.

Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

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We laugh, we cry, we celebrate the best of the year so far with everything from bugalú to boleros to Latinx punk.

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Tiny Desk Primer: Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo

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Here's a few facts about Betsayda Machado, who sang songs from the African diaspora at the Tiny Desk.