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Hear 6 Latin American Artists Who Rock In Indigenous Languages

Vayijel is a Mexican rock band that sings in Tzotzil.
Alfio Tommasini
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Vayijel is a Mexican rock band that sings in Tzotzil.

This week on Alt.Latino, we feature artists who showcase their musical talents in indigenous languages from Mapuche to Tzotzil, Guarani and Quechua. These young musicians — from Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico — defy industry norms that say singing in Spanish or Portuguese is the only way to get on the radio.

Of course, this is only a handful of the singers and bands we've been enjoying recently. Join us in the comments to share and recommend your own favorites.

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