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Identidad 'Vieja' Y Nueva: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

On this week's Alt.Latino, expect a self-loving R&B track from Noa Sainz, Tomasa del Real's heart-wrenching reggaeton and an electro-trap tune by La Dame Blanche.
Vocalist La Dame Blanche has new video that celebrates her hometown of Havana.

Every week, Alt.Latino puts together a playlist that hallmarks the feelings and experiences that come along with any given season. Valentine's Day passed, but love yet still swirls in the air. This week's tracks emulate self-love, identity, confidence and the search for direction. Expect a self-loving R&B track from Noa Sainz, Tomasa de Real's heart-wrenching reggaeton and an electro-trap tune by La Dame Blanche.

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