Fusion is at the heart of so much of the music we cover - especially on this week's episode. Flamenco producers descend on Hermosillo to experiment with regional Mexican music. Young Argentine artists blend trap with folk and rock en Español. A sunny Rio sound is born in Spain. Plus, a New Mexican string band, an Afro-Brazilian collective and an exploration of Latin roots from Cypress Hill.
Artists and albums featured in this episode:
- Trueno, TURR4ZO
- Lone Piñon, Hot Carne Seca
- Chanela Clicka, COBRA
- Cypress Hill, Dios Bendiga
- Leo Middea, Notícias de Puglia
- Mandinga Beat, Afro-Brazil
This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.
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