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From Bolero to The Beatles: Latin Alternative Music Conference Kicks off Next Week

by Emily Youssef

The eleventh annual Latin Alternative Music Conference returns to New York City starting July 6 for five days of shows and panels dedicated to Spanish-language alternative music.

Performers include Manu Chao, Calle 13, Café Tacvba, Pitbull, Ivy Queen, Coheed and Cambria, Yerba Buena, Nortec Collective and several more. There are free shows at Central Park, Prospect Park and paid showcases at venues across the city. Panels include licensing Latin music for TV, film and games, digital marketing and the increase of Spanish-language bands on the touring circuit.

Check out our interviews with artists playing this year including Brazilian Girls and Federico Aubele, as well as LAMC alumni like Bomba Estéreo and Juana Molina.

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