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iLe's new album, iLevitable, comes out June 3.

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First Listen

First Listen: iLe, 'iLevitable'

Ileana Cabra Joglar came of age onstage, performing with her older brothers in Calle 13. Now, she emerges from their shadow with her solo debut, a collection of classic sounds.

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    ilevitable
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    ilevitable
    Artist
    iLe
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    Sony Music Latin
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    2016

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Gepe

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Latin Roots: Gepe

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The Chilean artist born Daniel Riveros makes driving indie pop with elements of Andean folk. Watch a performance recorded live in Philadelphia.

Latin Roots: Hepe
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Junot Diaz's new book is titled This Is How You Lose Her.

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Guest DJ Junot Diaz: 'It Takes Guts To Be Alive'

An encore presentation of an all-encompassing conversation with award-winning author Junot Diaz. Diaz also picks an exciting assortment of bachata and urban merengue to play on the show.

Guest DJ Junot Diaz: 'It Takes Guts To Be Alive'
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Branko mixes classic sounds with new sensibilities in his remix of "Herencia African."

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Alt.Latino

Remixing Classics: Fania Opens Its Vaults

This week on Alt.Latino, we discuss how and whether to remix legendary recordings — and, along the way, feature a new album of remixed salsa classics.

Remixing Classics: Fania Opens Its Vaults
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Young Martino.

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Alt.Latino

6 Young Music Producers Who Shape Latino Identity With Sound

Alt.Latino offers a view from inside the mixing room, featuring talents you should know.

6 Young Music Producers Who Shape Latino Identity With Sound
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Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

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Alt.Latino

Caetano Veloso And Gilberto Gil: Living History

This week on Alt.Latino, the two iconic Brazilians discuss history and music.

Caetano Veloso And Gilberto Gil: Living History
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Santana's original lineup reunites for Santana IV, out April 15.

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Alt.Latino

Carlos Santana Breaks Down His Band's Trailblazing Sound

The original Santana made music history nearly 50 years ago. As the band reunites for a short tour this spring, the guitarist tells Alt.Latino how he and his collaborators did it.

Carlos Santana Breaks Down His Band's Trailblazing Sound
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