A Witness To History: Guest DJ Arturo O'Farrill
Alt.Latino talks to a bandleader with deep roots in Cuban music and a role in current events. O'Farrill just released a new album called Cuba: The Conversation Continues.
Music Interviews
Anna Von Hausswolff: An Artist In Thrall To A Mega-Instrument
"When you play it, you can really feel it because you're sitting close to the pipes. It's almost as if you're becoming a part of the instrument."
Music Journalist Chronicles The 'Wild Obsessive Hunt' For Rare 78 RPM Records
In Do Not Sell At Any Price, Amanda Petrusich details the extreme measures collectors take in pursuit of rare 78s. "You can still find quite a few of them around at junk shops," she says.
'Dark Days': Retracing The Steps Of A Heavy Metal Tragedy
When a stage diver died after a Lamb of God concert, singer D. Randall Blythe was arrested for manslaughter. In his memoir, Blythe unpacks the incident — and why he returned to Europe to stand trial.
'May Allah Bless France!' Tells The Story Of France's Hip-Hop Gatekeepers
Rapper Abd Al Malik, who grew up in the depressed suburbs of France, has turned his story into a soaring film memoir.
Guitar Phenom's New Album Pays Tribute To Jimi Hendrix
You might not have heard of Solorazaf, but you've certainly heard him play guitar. He's been a sideman to everyone from Nina Simone to Dizzy Gilespie. His latest solo album is called Solodeguitar.
Sergio Mendes On Jazz, Luck And 'The Magic Of The Encounter'
The Brazilian musician and composer says his life has been a succession of serendipitous moments. One of them led to the song that transformed his career — his first hit, "Mas Que Nada."
Luther Campbell Of 2 Live Crew On Fame, Obscenity And Community
Before joining the notoriously shocking rap crew, Campbell was a party-rocking DJ in Miami. Even then, he knew that being aggressively different could lead to success.
Colombia's La Momposina Sings A Tangled Social History
On this week's Alt Latino, we spend time with an album from Colombian singer Totó la Momposina. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about Tambolero.
Through Doubt And Dark Times, Joss Stone Lets Her Voice Light The Way
The British soul singer, whose new album Water for Your Soul is out July 31, is known for her big voice. But since she began performing at age 14, she's also learned a thing or two about perseverance.