Alt.Latino: Cypress Hill en español
Summary
NPR Music’s Felix Contreras interviews Cypress Hill about their first all-Spanish album, *Dios Bendiga*. The group discusses their Latino roots, the challenge of rapping in a non-native language, and their deep musical heritage. They also address Afro-Latinidad and how their new work bridges cultural gaps amid the current rise of Latin music.
Topics discussed
Intro: Cypress Hill's legacy and new all-Spanish album
Why now? The timing behind the all-Spanish project
The challenge of rapping in a non-native language
Personal identity and reconnecting with Latino roots
Musical heritage: Willie Bobo, Celia Cruz, and Latin jazz
Break and sponsor messages
DJ Lord on turntablism and organic production
Latino communities, politics, and current social climate
Afro-Latinidad and Sendog's solo work
Music as a bridge for cultural understanding
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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