What was the pop Latino landscape like in 1984? Pérez is turning 40 this year, and when they looked at what was going on forty years ago, they found some jams. From longing ballads to fun covers to political commentary that feels just as relevant today as ever, this week we have some real classics for y’all.

Featuring music by Juan Gabriel, Los Tigres del Norte, Lissette, Los Bukis, José José, Carmita Jimenez, and José Feliciano.

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While not part of the mainstream image of country music, the reality is there are and have been Latinx artists making country music for a long time. Today we explore some of those artists and the boundaries of what Latinx country music is.

Featuring music by Caballo Dorado, Linda Rondstadt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Veronique Medrano, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sammy Arriaga, Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes, Lalo Cameros, Jesse & Joy.

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It’s time for some new musiquita, aaand it’s also February. So this week we’re celebrating our gente negra by highlighting Afro Latine artists you know and love who are working now - and some up and comers some you should watch out for.

Featuring music by Amara La Negra, Safaree, J Noa, Los Rakas, GodDessey, Gente de Zona, Ovi, Junior Zamora, Ozuna, Darell, Maluma, and Beyonce.

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While we don’t take issue with romantic love, we’ve got a tradition of putting out an anti-valentine’s day episode every year. Whether you are nursing a broken heart, falling deeper in love with your friends or swearing off love entirely, this episode is for you.

Featuring music by Becky G, Karol G, Eladio Carrion, Alzate, Yeison Jimenez, Alex Anwandter, Fonseca, Andrés Quesada, Girl Ultra, Raulin Rodriguez, Carmen Delia Dipiní.

It’s cold, dark, and gray here, and we’re starting to feel those winter blues. We’re not sure this week’s episode will combat the seasonal affective disorder vibes in the way some sunshine and una playita could, pero we’re in solidarity with your longing, and that has to count for something right?

Featuring music by Jarina de Marco, Lido Pimienta, Alex Anwadter, Florentino ft Bambii & KD One, Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos, Baby Cocada, Luis Fonsi, Feid, Mura Masa, and Daniela Lalita.

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You might associate harps with angels, heaven, or Europe but it’s actually a global instrument. From Venezuela to Paraguay to the Andes and beyond, this week we explore a few of the Latin American musical traditions that have incorporated versions of the harp.

Featuring music by Carlos Alvarado, Jose Miguel Aguilar, Yilberto Rivero, Jose Gregorio Lopez, Silvino Armas, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, Tlen Huicani, Florencio Coronado, Juan Vicente Torrealba.

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Feliz año beibis! For our first episode of the year we’ve got a little collection of songs for you that will fit whatever mood you’re bringing into 2024. Whether you need some perreo duro, aggressive serotonin club tracks to stave off the seasonal depression, or sweet romance, we’re ready with the jams for whatever the year has to throw at us. We hope.

Featuring music by Ñengo Flow, Wisin y Yandel, SoFTT, Tiagz, Fuerza Régida, El Alfa, Dawer X Damper, Luck Ra, KHEA, Daymé Arocena, Rafa Pabón, El Taiger, and Kali Uchis.

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Let’s be real ya’ll, these holidays are really about the food. And you don’t have to look farther than our music for evidence. So to end the year we’ve got a series of songs about our favorite holiday foods.

Featuring music by Sonora Ponceña, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Lalo Guerrero, Maragaita, Carlos Mendez, La Sonora Dinamita y Conexión Divina.

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As year end rapidly approaches, we’re reflecting back on this year in Latinx music. The big trends, the iconic tracks, the songs we couldn’t get out of our heads and the ones we felt broke new ground.

Featuring music by Shakira, Bzrp, Diego Raposo, Cohoba, Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Sofia Kourtesis, Prince Royce, Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, Kali Uchis and Karol G.

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The year is coming to a wrap pero la música nunca para! This week, we have some fun new releases that offer a little tropical calorcito that will warm you up even as the temps drop.

Featuring music by Gustavo Elis, Helado Negro, Arcángel, Peso Pluma, Esty, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Zion y Lennox, Jarina de Marco, Cali y El Dandee, Marshmello, LiL CaKe, and Brray

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