Jessica Diaz-Hurtado
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Hernan Giraldo Serna, a Colombian ex-paramilitary leader sent to the U.S. on charges of conspiring to traffic cocaine, is the first in such a case to be confronted by some of his victims in court.
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Janel Martinez, founder of the blog Ain't I Latina, talks about Afro-Latina identity and the power of visibility in the media and music.
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It's Black History Month, and NPR's Alt.Latino team shares some gems of Afro-Latin music, ranging from Panamanian inspired hip-hop beats to Brazilian percussion.
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Continue celebrating Black History Month with a dive into the vibrant world of Afro-Brazilian music, including hip-hop, funk, soul and jazz.
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Hip-hop scholar Jason Nichols says hip-hop in Latin America is more than just music — it's cultural exchange. Hear a conversation and a few tracks from all over the region.
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Barros is a trans black woman who leads São Paulo's Liniker E Os Caramelows, one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands. She says her mere presence is political.
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Hear new tracks from Cafe Tacvba, Dayme Arocena, Chicano Batman, Hurray For The Riff Raff and more.
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Café Tacvba looks beyond binaries to see time and the universe through an optimistic lens in this electronica-tinged Latin folk song.
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Challenging both traditional music and current politics, the Colombian band takes a colorful and politically urgent journey through Afro-Caribbean sounds.
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The all-woman mariachi band celebrates the holiday with a new video for its take on a legendary folk song, "La Llorona."