June 18, 2009

By By Ayala Ben-Yehuda, L.A.

"The Latin Alternative," an hour long weekly radio show devoted to highlighting acts such as Manu Chao, Caf? Tacvba and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, will debut July 4 on public radio station WEXT 97.7 FM in Albany, N.Y.

Hosted by Nacional Records VP Josh Norek and journalist and author Ernesto Lechner, the program will include not only rock but also electronic and hip-hop acts on the Latin alternative scene.

In addition to artists from abroad, "The Latin Alternative" will spotlight U.S.-based Latin alternative acts. The show can be heard every Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on the air and live online at www.exit977.org. "The Latin Alternative" is also available for syndication; interested parties can contact Josh Norek at josh@jnmediagroup.com.

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