I'm BA Parker and this is Code Switch.

Today we have an extra special episode for you.

It's from our play cousins at Alt Latino who just relaunched their show with a whole new

sound.

They've got a new co-host, Anna Maria Sair.

She joins Felix Contreras on the mic to talk about all things Latin music.

And for today's show, you'll hear them talk to R&B darling Omar Apollo.

Each from Indiana, his parents are from Guadalajara, Mexico, and he talks to Anna Maria about

what it's like becoming a role model for queer Latinx kids.

It's a great conversation and before I give too much away, I'll let Anna Maria and Felix

take it from here.

From MPR Music, this is Alt Latino.

I'm Felix Contreras.

And I'm Anna Maria Sair.

But the cheese may begin.

Felix, did you know that Omar Apollo has his own hot sauce brand?

I had no idea, honestly.

I think most people don't.

In addition to being a major global star on the rise, he is also in fact in the business

of bringing tasty condiments to his fans.

It's actually his mom's recipe.

So he's in the business of sharing his Mexican American culture through his music and then

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