A Tejano master gets his flowers. Plus, Yahritza y Su Esencia returns

About this episode

This episode features new music and highlights the life story of Tejano master Ruben Ramos.

This week's new music pairs well with a glass of wine - or, at least, that's what Ana chose while taping this happy hour edition of Alt.Latino at Felix's dining room table. And the music on tap spans a huge breadth of styles. Yahritza y Su Esencia returns with a powerful sophomore album after a spell out of the limelight. Brazilian legend-in-the-making Lucas Santtana collaborates with his mentor Gilberto Gil. Ana Tijoux revisits her late-'90s hip-hop roots. Plus, Tejano master Ruben Ramos tells his life story through song. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: Ana Tijoux

Guest: Ruben Ramos

Topics covered

• Tejano music
• new music
• sophomore album
• collaboration
• hip-hop roots
• life story through song

Keywords

• Tejano
• Yahritza y Su Esencia
• Lucas Santtana
• Gilberto Gil
• Ana Tijoux
• new music
• hip-hop

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