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Critics Week
Every year, Soundcheck presents "Critics Week," a series highlighting the best and worst of music of the year. Host John Schaefer is joined by music critics to discuss the year’s best- and worst- albums in pop, hip-hop, classical, opera, rock, jazz, world and Latin.
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Critics Week 2011
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Our look back at the year in music continues with Jasmine Garsd, co-host of NPR’s Alt.Latino program. She shares newsworthy moments and her favorite releases of 2011 -- including the single "Una Salida" from Mexican American singer Carla Morrison.
Jasmine Garsd's list:
Top Stories:
- Calle 13 Stages A Coup At The Latin Grammys
- Shakira Wins Person Of The Year At The Latin Grammys
- Comebacks: Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Jenni Rivera
Big Names:
- Pitbull
- Romeo Santos
Hot New Releases:
- Chancletas Y Camiseta Bordada (EP) - Los Rakas
- Pa’ La Escuela Nene (song) - Geko Jones (DJ)
- Tan Bajo (album) - Davila 666
- Astro (album) - Astro
- Una Salida (single) - Carla Morrison
In Memoriam:
- Joe Arroyo
- Cesaria Evora
Guests:
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Comments [9]
Love the show Jasmine. Keep up the good work.
"latin music", is a contrived stupid term at best,illfg. so,i really can't argue for or against a vague nebulous label, that purports to be able to designate a music category, on what: ethnicity,race,language,or whatever. it's goofy, man. we're at cross purposes here,so there is no argument from me. what the hell is latin music,other than another sily music industry publicity marker ?
i guess some people just live up to the stereotype of extreme metal. lest there be any doubts,right?
What about Chile's Ana Tijoux?!
barent - i dislike latin music and would prefer to see local and underground bands and scenes get more spotlight. Especially the Extreme Metal genres, like death, black, grindcore, etc.
salty, salacious, ??? you can say it. vulgar and sexist. MACHISMO!
illfg- are we having a hate filled day old boy ? [do you work for the grammys by any chance?] ooops.....
this music is great for playing in an open empty lot.
boooorrrrriiiiinnnngggggg. Why discuss latin music and when they are plenty of genres that never see the light of day on soundcheck like "Extreme Metal" which also has a global fanb ase.
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