Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre is co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.
As a multimedia producer for NPR Music, she is focused on elevating the diversity of sounds and stories that define Latinx culture. In addition to chismeando weekly on the mic with her co-host Felix Contreras, she spends her time curating Latin artists at the Tiny Desk. Sayre's producing credits include concerts from artists like Nicki Nicole, Camila Cabello, Camilo and Mon Laferte.
In addition to her work at NPR Music, Sayre has appeared on many acclaimed NPR news shows and podcasts including Weekend Edition, Pop Culture Happy Hour, All Songs Considered and Code Switch.
Originally from southern California, she's an avid lover of mountains, beaches and stories that pair best with a cafecito in her abuela's backyard.
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Alt.Latino has a new story in its series, Songs That Move You. Listener Claudia Cruz is reminded about Afro-Caribbean New York City in the 1980s. -
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space. -
Alt.Latino has a new story in its series, Songs That Move You. Listener Drisana Rosales talks about an old mixtape, with a Chicano anthem, that transports her back in time. -
Alt.Latino is usually all about sharing new music across Latin America, but what about the older cuts Ana and Felix are obsessed with? -
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition. -
Our friends at Alt.Latino feature a listener's recollection of how Linda Ronstadt's song "La Calandria" moved her grandfather to tears. -
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets. -
Latin music is very often expressive and raw. The hosts of Alt.Latino, tell the story of listener Alejandra Marquez Janse, and a song that makes her cry.
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The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
