Hey all, a quick note before we start the show, on an earlier episode of Alt Latino,

we said that the performer, Kali Uchi's, was going to be part of our L-tiny takeover of the tiny

desk. She is no longer part of the lineup. And now, on with the show.

From NPR Music, this is Alt Latino, I'm Felix Contrero.

And I'm Ana Maria Sayer, let the cheese may begin.

And we have a lot of cheese may go over this way. So much cheese may feel like,

I love weeks like this. The nominations for the 2023 Latin Grammys were just announced,

and that is on our plate today. That's our menu for this little chat session.

I mean, I immediately texted you very excited when we saw the list because of how controversial

I felt it was going to be. You know, I have a love-hate relationship with the Academy,

both the Latin Academy and the Academy for the Grammys. There's always something to go after

them about. I know, Felix, you have seen this happen a million times over. I mean, they're always

leaving someone out. 24 times as a matter of fact. It's the 24th annual.

But I mean, I do think that this year is pretty unique. In previous years, it's been ragatón,

they snubbed Bad Bunny for Rosalia. But I think again, this is a significant snub that we just saw

happen. But it's such a big topic that we needed to bring in help. We have our incredible,

amazing member of the Alt Latino Cheese Mace Slack producer extraordinaire Isavella Gomesaro.

Yento, on the mic with us this week. Issa, thank you so much for helping us.

Thank you for bringing me in for the snub allegations. Thrilled to discuss. You will be the

armener of the truth. Okay, let's get into it. We're talking about Mexican regional. We're talking about

what can be perceived as a lack of presence within the nominations. I mean, my love,

Corridos Tumbados, generally across the board, regional Mexican music has literally not only taken

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