The best Latin music entries in the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest

NPR | By Felix Contreras

Published July 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM EDT

Several entries in the Latin music category were among the highlights for judges in the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest.

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