The Latin Alternative

By WEXT/Josh NorekMusic

The Latin Alternative episodes

November 04 The Latin Alternative / CREATIVE PEAKS Episode (Los Lobos, Babasonicos, Julieta Venegas, Bebel Gilberto & more)
We spotlight some of our favorite artists' career high points, those creative peaks that create enduring musical legacies. Featured artists include Los Lobos, Babasonicos, Julieta Venegas, Bebel Gilberto, Kinky, Jose Jose & more.
1 hr
September 30 The Latin Alternative / CUBA Episode (Orishas, Los Van Van, Los Zafiros & more)
It's a spotlight on our favorite Cuban music! Featured artists include Orishas, Los Van Van, Los Zafiros and more.

1 hr
August 26 The Latin Alternative / PANAMA Episode (Ruben Blades, Los Rabanes, El General, Danilo Perez)
It's an episode dedicated exclusively to Panamanian music of all genres, from dancehall reggae and salsa, to rock and jazz. Featured artists include Ruben Blades, Los Rabanes, El General, Danilo Perez, The Exciters and more.
1 hr
July 21 The Latin Alternative / RARITIES Episode (Julieta Venegas, Beastie Boys, Ana Tijoux, Kinky & more)
It's a special rarities episode featuring deep cuts and unreleased gems. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Beastie Boys, Ana Tijoux, Kinky, Juana Molina, Mexican Institute of Sound and more.
1 hr
May 28 The Latin Alternative / Blues Music (Latino Style) - ft. Santana, Los Lonely Boys, Bunbury, Diamante Electrico, Andres Calamaro
This week is an exploration of Blues music, Latino style. Featured artists include Santana, Los Lonely Boys, Diamante Electrico, Bunbury, Andres Calamaro and many more.
1 hr
April 22 The Latin Alternative / URUGUAY Episode (Bajofondo, El Cuarteto de Nos, Campo, Peyote Asesino)
We're joined for a special Uruguay episode co-hosted by Juan Campodonico, the artist and producer at the forefront of fusing electronic and rock music with traditional Uruguayan genres like tango and murga. Featured artists include Bajofondo, El Cuarteto de Nos, Campo and Peyote Asesino.
1 hr
March 18 The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Manu Chao, Darumas, Monsieur Perine, Diamante Electrico)
It's a new music explosion! We highlight the latest releases from Manu Chao, Darumas, Migrant Motel, Orquesta Akokán, Monsieur Perine, Hunters of the Alps, The Warning, Julieta Rada & Juan Campodonico, Diamante Electrico, Sara Valenzuela, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more.
59 min
February 13 The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Francisca Valenzuela, The Warning, Nathy Peluso, Santi Mostaffa)
It's a New Música episode! This week we highlight recent releases from Francisca Valenzuela, Nathy Peluso, The Warning, Bang Data & Santi Mostaffa, Cimafunk & Monsieur Perine, Andres Levin & Atercipelados, El Mató a Un Policia Motorizado, Cheo and more.
1 hr
January 12 The Latin Alternative / THIRTY YEARS AGO episode (Caifanes, Mano Negra, Cafe Tacvba, Eddie Palmieri & more!)
We take the musical time machine thirty years back to 1994, a time when 'Rock en Español' was beginning to explode and veteran Salsa acts continued to shine. Featured artists include Mano Negra, Caifanes, Cafe Tacvba, Eddie Palmieri, Fito Paez, A Lighter Shade of Brown, Todos Tus Muertos, Joe Arroyo and more.
1 hr
December 09, 2025 The Latin Alternative / THE MAVERICKS takeover episode
It's a special THE MAVERICKS takeover episode! The critically acclaimed roots rock / country band The Mavericks talk to us about the album 'En Español,' a Spanish language album that highlights the Latin music roots and influences shared by members Raul Malo and Eddie Perez.
1 hr