Flaco Jimenez performs onstage at the 13th annual Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium on September 17, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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On Alt.Latino we often discuss the way that traditions are recognized and expanded upon. Usually it’s when we’re talking about new artists.
But this week we are spending time honoring two legends: Tex Mex accordion player Flaco Jimenez and Latin jazz pianist/composer Eddie Palmieri each died within the last few weeks. They were foundational to their respective musical cultures, products of two distinct Latino cultural and musical traditions who also expanded the idea of tradition with their musical visions.
Tune in this week to see how Felix connects the dots between these two seemingly dissimilar icons — and hear some new music that also blends tradition with modernity.
Music heard in this episode:
- Orquestra Afro-Brasileira, “Saudação ao Rei Nagô” and “Obaluayê”
- Doctor Nativo, “Caminantes” feat. Roco Pachukote
- Bikôkô, “The Other” feat. Isaiah Hull and “La Mano” feat Crystal Murray
- day2k, “OBSSD” and “más q todoooooo”
- Flaco Jimenez, “Lucerito”
- Eddie Palmieri, “Una Rosa Española”
Audio and production for this episode was done by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is Executive Producer for NPR Music.