Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of the band The Mars Volta.
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Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of the band The Mars Volta.
Clemente Ruiz/Courtesy of the artist
Some musicians are never satisfied with the status quo, either their own of something imposed on them. This week features a couple of different bands that have forged their own particular musical path, while some of the other musicians this week make big noises in ways that may sound familiar.
Either way, it’s a win for us listeners. Enjoy the show.
Featured artists and songs:
- Natalia Bernal, “Más Allá”
- Jaze, “mil procedimientos”
- The Mars Volta, “Fin,” “Enlazan las tinieblas,” Alba del orate,” Lucro sucio”
- Diego Mema, “la forma de quererte”
- The Rumba Madre, “Abuela”
- Junior Zamora, “Salsa y Clase”
Credits
Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music’s executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.



