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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!
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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!

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Lady Gaga, John Legend, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry and more to perform

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wed, Jan. 20. The day features a variety of performances from other artists.

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Philly native Jazmine Sullivan to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Sullivan rose to the top of the R&B charts in 2008 with her debut album. She’s earned 12 Grammy noms and written songs for Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Monica.

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