New Latin Groove Podcast

Ed Morales and Laura Rivera

A Latino spin on music, culture and politics by Ed Morales, author of Living in Spanglish and The Latin Beat

  • The Big Daddy of Reggaeton
    Raised in Puerto Rico's tough housing projects, Daddy Yankee is the top-selling reggaeton artist ever. He tells the New Latin Groove how it feels to be on top, as well as his commitment to his community and national pride.
  • The Timeless Sergio Mendes
    Brazilian superstar Sergio Mendes discusses his new album, Timeless a collaboration with will.i.am of Black-Eyed Peas, which features a number of prominent guest stars from the hiphop world.
    10 May 2006, 12:10 pm
  • These Are a Few of My Favorite Tracks
    Temporarily dispensing with NLG's interview format, Ed Morales spins some of the tunes that have been making him jump lately, including reggaeton, salsa, Sergio Mendes, and Latin alternative.
    26 April 2006, 12:55 pm
  • Kickin' It With Draco, Al Natural
    One-time member of Menudo and songwriter for Ricky Martin, Robi Draco Rosa is one of Latin rock's most enigmatic figures. The New Latin Groove has him talk about his new live album, recorded in Puerto Rico's Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in 2004.
    9 March 2006, 6:59 pm
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