Somos Connecticut

Connecticut is home to about 300,000 residents of Puerto Rican descent. The state has the highest percentage of Puerto Ricans per capita of any state in the U.S.

Polls show a lot of enthusiasm among women nationwide for Kamala Harris for president. And that support is even stronger in Connecticut. Local politicians say they're encouraged by what they're seeing across the state.

New Haven author Talia Aikens-Nuñez said an episode in the infamous battle for Jackson Heights in the Korean War highlighted the double standard the 65th was facing.

This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more. Ana and Felix are starting something new this week. Felix always says it, but it's not a Mexican party until someone cries. So every episode starting today, they'll talk to a listener about a song that moves them to tears. And they want to know, what song moves you to tears? Email alt.latino@npr.org for a chance to be featured on the show. Songs featured in this episode: •Janeiro feat. André Viamonte, "LEGO" •Manu Chao, "São Paulo Motoboy" •Solo Fernández, "TELESCOPIO" •Solo Fernández, "BROOKLYN" •Solo Fernández, "TÚ NUNCA DEJARÁS DE SER POESÍA" •Linda Diaz feat. Solomon Fox, "Watching Ourselves Die" •Julieta Rada, "Baile del Candombe" •Amaia Miranda, "Mientras vivas brilla" •Nick Drake, "Pink Moon" • Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

Thousands lined the streets of Hartford waving flags, dancing and celebrating the Puerto Rican community.