Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez joins host Stephen Kallao

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th – It’s the same day that Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua all celebrate their Independence. On the next World Cafe, Latin Roots correspondent Byron Gonzalez marks the occasion with a playlist focusing in on Guatemala and El Salvador. Plus – one of Byron’s favorite subjects – we’ll find out about his favorite foods from each country.

*Lido Pimienta “Nada” Miss Colombia

Cameo Dr “No te alejes mas” Delirio

Natalia Cantalejo “Raro” Un Viaje

Sofia Valdes “Handful of Water” Ventura EP

The Lone Bellow “Time’s Always Leaving” Walk Into A Storm

Yola “Diamond Studded Shoes” Stand For Myself

Ben Harper & Ziggy Marley “Spin It Faster” Spin It Faster (single)

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Waiting In Vain” Exodus

The Connells “Really Great” Steadman’s Wake

The Cure “Lovesong” Disintegration

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Can’t Let Go” Raise The Roof

Wilco “A Shot In The Arm” Summerteeth

The Pretenders “Talk Of The Town” Pretenders II

Hour Two
*Milky Chance “Stolen Dance” Sadnecessary

Indigo De Souza “Hold U” Any Shape You Take

Haim “Forever” Days Are Gone

Charley Crockett “I Need Your Love” Music City USA

Valerie June “Call Me A Fool” The Moon and Stars: Prescription For Dreamers

Geese “Low Era” Projector

Simple Minds “Promised You A Miracle” New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)

The Record Company “How High” Play Loud

Cracker “This Is Cracker Soul” Cracker

Samantha Fish “Better Be Lonely” Faster

Aoife O’Donovan “Atlantic City” Aoife Plays Nebraska

Bon Iver “Calgary” Bon Iver

Fleet Foxes “Can I Believe You” Shore

Nicole Atkins “The Way It Is” Neptune City

*Optional Song