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This may have been a year when Latin music exploded globally, but the Alt.Latino and El Tiny host also sensed a desire among musicians for softness and stillness.

The NPR Music critic and All Songs Considered contributor's favorite records of the year include the best of British rap, whimsical and melancholy electronic experiments and spellbinding dreampop.

If you're searching for music off the beaten path, here's the list for you. NPR Music's Tiny Desk editor and resident Viking scours the corners of the music world to find his favorite records of 2025.

The Alt.Latino and El Tiny host shares his favorite records of the year, including jazz musicians from across Latin America as well as vocalists inspired by folk, rock and pop whose work defies genre.

The NPR Music editor and All Songs Considered contributor shares her favorite albums of the year, including one that feels like a survival guide to the apocalypse.

Have you completed a beginner Ladino course and want to go further? Or perhaps you have a basic knowledge of Spanish? Join our next-level Ladino course and keep exploring the rich language and culture of Sephardic Jews! What to Expect: - Expand your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills - Read longer texts in Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) – in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script - Discover Sephardic proverbs, stories, and traditional songs - Learn basic grammar structures and everyday expressions This course is designed for learners who have completed a beginner-level Ladino course or have basic knowledge of Ladino or Spanish. When: Mondays, February 9 – March 23, 2026 (no class on March 2) 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Costs: Early bird (if registered before January 26): 6 classes for $250 Regular Registration: 6 classes for $300 Teacher: Agnieszka August-Zarębska She is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature. Yiddishland California on Facebook

Have you ever wanted to explore Sephardic heritage, learn the unique language of the Spanish Jews, or simply try something new and enriching? Join our Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Course for Beginners! What to Expect: - Learn to speak, read, and understand basic Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) - Read Ladino in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script - Discover Sephardic culture through proverbs, songs, and traditions - Study at a comfortable pace – no prior knowledge required! Whether you’re a student, a language lover, or looking to reconnect with your family roots – this course is for you. When: Mondays, October 20 – November 24, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Costs: Early bird (if registered before October 6): 6 classes for $250 Regular Registration: 6 classes for $300 Teacher: Agnieszka August-Zarębska She is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature. Yiddishland California on Facebook

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Cindy Lee Berryhill is a California native singer-songwriter, a founder of the New York Antifolk (acoustic punk) movement, and was welcomed into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2024. She has recorded seven albums and is working on her eighth with the same highly-accomplished musicians who will be performing with her at this San Diego Folk Heritage show (Willie Aron, John Kruth, and Renata Bratt). Cindy Lee has toured and performed shows over the years with The Smithereens, Richard Thompson, The Indigo Girls, X, and more. As Spider Robinson explained, “Cindy Lee writes and sings of some of life’s greatest losses and hardest earned gains with terrifying honesty and the courage of an adventurist who survived her adventures.” Los Angeles-based duo Thee Holy Brothers, comprised of Marvin Etzioni, a Grammy-winning producer, and Willie Aron, an in-demand session musician and award-winning songwriter. They were friends for decades before a rabbi at their synagogue saw them dressed in suits and hats and dubbed them “the holy brothers.” After changing “the” to “Thee,” they recorded their debut concept album, "My Name Is Sparkle," whose main character travels to Jerusalem to find God but finds Elvis instead. With twelve solo albums to his credit, John Kruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/composer who plays mandolin, guitar, banjo, flute, harmonica, and sitar. John currently leads the six-piece New York based chamber/rock ensemble The Folklorkestra. As a sideman, John has jammed with Laurie Anderson, Violent Femmes, John Prine, King Missile, Hal Willner, Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, Elizabeth Swados, Sam Shepard, and Ornette Coleman. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/berryhill-holy-brothers/ San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway's capital.