This week we take a deep dive into those traditions with our guide, Eduardo Díaz, former director of Latino cultural information for the Smithsonian Institution.
Featured artists and songs:
• Narciso Martínez, "Nix"
• Carlos Vives, "Hijo de Vallenato"
• Los Corraleros de Majagual, "La Pollera Colorada"
• Luis Gonzaga, "Asa Branca"
• Grupo Alma Serrana, "Puerto Tirol"
• Francisco Ulloa, "El Farolito"
• Tatico Henriquez, "La Invasión de Deiziseis"
Credits
Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.
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