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El Sonido

Alternative Latin Music of 2023 in 50 Albums

Albina Cabrera from El Sonido and all the Latin 'cosas' at KEXP selected 50 must-listen albums, EPs, and compilations of the year. Take a look at the eclectic music of 2023 that once again demonstrates the musical prowess of Latin America, Spain, and the global diaspora in creating generational ant…


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Get to Know Carolina Durante in Three Albums

On July 21, KEXP will host El Sonido Live, a free concert in KEXP’s courtyard celebrating Ibero-American music and community. As we lead up to the event, we’re getting to know the artists performing a bit better. In the spirit of our El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, we’re asking artists to talk thro…


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El Sonido

Get to Know Usted Señalemelo in Three Albums

On July 21, KEXP will host El Sonido Live, a free concert in KEXP’s courtyard celebrating Ibero-American music and community. As we lead up to the event, we’re getting to know the artists performing a bit better. In the spirit of our El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, we’re asking artists to talk thro…


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El Sonido

El Sonido Live: Get to Know Rubio in Three Albums

Rubio discusses favorite records from Radiohead and PJ Harvey ahead of her performance at El Sonido Live on July 21


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El Sonido Live: Get to Know Pahua in Three Albums

Pahua discusses favorite records from Massive Attack and Bomba Estéreo ahead of her performance at El Sonido Live on July 21


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Bomba Estéreo Take Us Track-by-Track Through Their New Album Deja

One of the most iconic bands in Latin America is back with a new long-awaited album. Li Saumet and Simón Mejia join KEXP's Albina Cabrera to talk about Deja, and the impact their KEXP sessions has had throughout their career.


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Helado Negro Goes All Out on New Album, Far In (Live on KEXP at Home Premiere)

The prolific Ecuadorian American songwriter returns with his seventh album, Far In, out today via 4AD Records.


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RIYL: Aquí y Ahora

To finish off Aquí y Ahora: Without Borders, KEXP's month-long programming celebrating the music of the communities of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latin and Latinx diaspora around the world, we've made a little guide for those of us who want to discover Latinx artists but don't know where…


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Here and Now, Sin Fronteras: A Look at KEXP's Aquí y Ahora Celebration and Beyond

Why Here and Now? A tour of our October special programming and the future.


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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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