Host, NPR Music's AltLatino Producer, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Marking 45 years in journalism in 2022 with the last 20 years at National Public Radio.
Co creator and host of Alt.Latino, pioneer in the podcast space with 11 years of covering Latino arts and culture
I also produce the Latin music performances on the popular Tiny Desk Concert feature on NPR Music.
I recently (2022) joined the Community Advisory Board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Board of the Directors of the DC Jazz Festival.
Frequent speaker and presenter about Latinx music and culture at Smithsonian Institute, South by Southwest Music Festival, AmericanaFest, Latin Alternative Music Festival, Grammy Foundation, and universities.
Recovering TV news journalist, part time musician playing Afro Caribbean percussion and Deadhead.
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Public media thrives with this kind of talent crossing over from commercial media. Cheers to you, Alejandra.
Public media thrives with this kind of talent crossing over from commercial media. Cheers to you, Alejandra.
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You've never heard maracas played like this before! Thrilled to have maracas maestro #ManuelAlejandroRangel perform for us live at Radio Maconda. En…
You've never heard maracas played like this before! Thrilled to have maracas maestro #ManuelAlejandroRangel perform for us live at Radio Maconda. En…
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“Estos músicos proponen enfoques alternativos, distópicos y transnacionales para imaginar, representar y escuchar la cubanidad en un contexto…
“Estos músicos proponen enfoques alternativos, distópicos y transnacionales para imaginar, representar y escuchar la cubanidad en un contexto…
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Over 50% of U.S. counties have limited or no access to local news—with the country having lost nearly 3,000 local newspapers since 2005. To rebuild…
Over 50% of U.S. counties have limited or no access to local news—with the country having lost nearly 3,000 local newspapers since 2005. To rebuild…
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The first of several pieces before and after the Tony Awards on NPR. https://lnkd.in/eHxKnwyJ
The first of several pieces before and after the Tony Awards on NPR. https://lnkd.in/eHxKnwyJ
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In April of this year, I went on my very first professional trip abroad. I was invited to Paris by the CNM - Centre national de la musique to explore…
In April of this year, I went on my very first professional trip abroad. I was invited to Paris by the CNM - Centre national de la musique to explore…
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I have just returned from our annual board meeting of Journalism Funding Partners (JFP), which raises money to support local journalism across the…
I have just returned from our annual board meeting of Journalism Funding Partners (JFP), which raises money to support local journalism across the…
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Aaaaaand this is why more of us need to start our own businesses. Forget the failed corporate system. Create your own pathways to success!
Aaaaaand this is why more of us need to start our own businesses. Forget the failed corporate system. Create your own pathways to success!
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So excited about working with Corey Dzenko on a show at Monmouth University that will celebrate 20 years of my "I Wish to Say" project. And thrilled…
So excited about working with Corey Dzenko on a show at Monmouth University that will celebrate 20 years of my "I Wish to Say" project. And thrilled…
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How do you capture how residents in California’s foothills feel when everything around them is burning? KVPR | Valley Public Radio’s Rachel Livinal…
How do you capture how residents in California’s foothills feel when everything around them is burning? KVPR | Valley Public Radio’s Rachel Livinal…
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Tomorrow, Friday, July 12, 2024, the long-awaited and announced presentation of the vibraphonist/percussionist Juan Diego Villalobos Quartet will…
Tomorrow, Friday, July 12, 2024, the long-awaited and announced presentation of the vibraphonist/percussionist Juan Diego Villalobos Quartet will…
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Every year during the call out for entries for the Tiny Desk Contest we get thousands of videos. Only one gets selected. But there are plenty of…
Every year during the call out for entries for the Tiny Desk Contest we get thousands of videos. Only one gets selected. But there are plenty of…
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Presented at the NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) national conference earlier today on a few predictions for broadcast journalism.…
Presented at the NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) national conference earlier today on a few predictions for broadcast journalism.…
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