Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia and experimental Argentine pop

Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia and experimental Argentine pop

From Alt.Latino by NPR

April 1, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

This episode explores the eclectic forms of musical expression in the Spanish-speaking world, featuring artists from various countries.

Two phrases spoken during this week’s episode stand out because they represent how Ana and I approach our searches for new music. The first: “The only limit is the imagination.” In my constant hunt for the sound I have never heard, this thought is my mantra. The new music we’re bringing this week really steps up to that challenge, from young upstarts like Broke Carrey to beloved veterans like Draco Rosa. The second phrase? “Latin music is a geography, not a genre.” Ana put into words something she and I talk about often, the idea that the term “Latin music” is no longer adequate to reflect that amazingly eclectic forms of musical expression in the Spanish-speaking world. This episode features musicians from Argentina, Peru, the Dominican Republic and elsewhere -- but what they share is a distinct artistic expression that consistently blows our minds. 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

Topics covered

  • Dominican indie music
  • Peruvian cumbia
  • experimental Argentine pop
  • Latin music diversity
  • new music discovery
  • artistic expression

Keywords

  • Latin music
  • indie music
  • cumbia
  • Argentine pop
  • new music
  • musical expression
  • Broke Carrey
  • Draco Rosa

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Argentina, Peru, Dominican Republic

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