Felix Contreras

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Appears On

All Songs Considered

Episode Appearances

All Songs Considered · Apr 1, 2026

Alt.Latino: Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia and experimental Argentine pop

“Co-host of Alt.Latino who discusses music selections and provides cultural context”

Dominican indie music scenePeruvian psychedelic cumbia and chicha musicArgentine experimental pop

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All Songs Considered · Mar 25, 2026

Alt.Latino: Songs she loves: Sofia Rei and the magic of the human voice

“Co-host of Alt.Latino podcast conducting interview with Sofia Rei”

Pan-Latin music collaboration and regional artist networksFemale vocalists and vocal innovation in Latin musicElectronic music production and acoustic instrument integration

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All Songs Considered · Mar 18, 2026

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

“Co-host of Alt.Latino discussing Latin music trends and artist analysis”

Tejano Music History and Cultural SignificanceMexican-American Cultural Identity and Regional MusicBanda and Norteño Music Evolution

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All Songs Considered · Mar 13, 2026

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 13

“NPR music correspondent discussing Jorge Drexler's album and Latin American music”

Protest Music and Political Commentary in Contemporary MusicGenre-Blending and Cross-Genre Production TechniquesLGBTQ+ Identity and Representation in Singer-Songwriter Work

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All Songs Considered · Mar 11, 2026

Alt.Latino: If the singer falls silent, life falls silent: Female power anthems

“Co-host of Alt.Latino podcast and NPR Music correspondent covering Latin music”

Femicide in Latin America and institutional response failuresInternational Women's Day protests and activism in Mexico CityNuevo Canción movement and folk music as political resistance

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All Songs Considered · Mar 4, 2026

Alt.Latino: From church basement to salsa immortality: Remembering Willie Colón

“Co-host of Alt.Latino podcast episode discussing Willie Colón's legacy and impact on Latin music history”

Salsa Music History and EvolutionFania Records and Independent Label ImpactLive Studio Recording Techniques (1970s)

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All Songs Considered · Feb 25, 2026

Alt.Latino: Chicano soul, Canary Islands merengue and a percussion supergroup

“Co-host of Alt Latino podcast; discusses Chicano soul culture and music trends”

Merengue music history and Canary Islands originsChicano soul genre and Southern California cultural identityAfrican diaspora music exploration and colonialism themes

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