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    Alt.Latino Playlist: Cuban Funk, Mexican Blues, Brazilian Reggaeton

    Cimafunk sees the future of Cuban funk, Chilean vocalist Mon Laferte sings a "Chilango Blues" to her adoptive hometown of Mexico City and Anitta drops a verse on Ozuna's new track.
    by Felix Contreras Jul 17, 2019 2 minutes
    Cimafunk's Erik Iglesias Rodriguez continues his goal of world domination by way of funk and <em>clave </em>on this week's playlist.

    Stream: Spotify, Apple Music.

    Every week, we feature artists as diverse and different as each country in the Spanish-speaking world. What they all have in common is a disregard for labels and classifications and even more so this week as we witness the influence of North American soul and funk in Cuba as well as refreshing mix reaggaeton and Brazilian music. As always, dig in and enjoy.

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