Audiobooks and Podcasts to Celebrate Latin Heritage Month on Spotify

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Latin Heritage Month, a time to honor the culture, creativity, and voices of Latin communities around the world. It's the perfect chance to discover fresh perspectives, reconnect with favorite storytellers, or simply soak up the richness of Latin heritage. And of course, Spotify has you covered. From captivating audiobooks to thought-provoking podcasts, there's plenty to explore all month long.

Audiobooks Spotify's audiobooks editors have curated a wide range of stories for our Latin Heritage Month audiobooks shelf, featuring titles in both English and Spanish.

The Audiobooks team is excited to spotlight incredible stories from across the Latin diaspora with these standout audiobooks, said Zack Knoll, Senior Editor, Audiobooks at Spotify. These stories celebrate Latin life and experience, whether through sensational fiction like Trust by Hernan Diaz, recent gems like The Possession of Alba D az by Isabel Ca as, or moving true stories such as A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland and Solito by Javier Zamora. These audiobooks showcase immense pride and admiration for Latin culture, and listeners will feel this in every line.

Below, we're highlighting five of our editors' top picks to get you started.

Loca By Alejandro Heredia

Narrated by Andr Santana In Alejandro Heredia's debut novel, best friends Sal and Charo are striving to hold on to their dreams in 1999 New York. Haunted by the past and navigating early motherhood, their worlds shift when they discover a vibrant queer community.

Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons By John Paul Brammer

Narrated by John Paul Brammer

In this memoir-in-essays, LGBTQ advice columnist John Paul Brammer traces his journey from a closeted, mixed-race kid in small-town Oklahoma to the voice behind the viral Hola Papi! column. Equal parts humor and heart, it's a warm guide to love and belonging.

Our Share of Night: A Novel By Mariana Enriquez

Narrated by Frankie Corzo After his wife dies, a father takes their son on a road trip that leads them to confront her family's occult order seeking immortality. From 1960s London to Argentina's military dictatorship, Mariana Enriquez's first novel translated into English blends history, horror, and the supernatural.

You Had Me at Hola: A Novel By Alexis Daria

Narrated by Seraphine Valentine After a messy breakup, soap star Jasmine Lin Rodriguez returns to New York to film a bilingual rom-com and finds herself paired with telenovela hunk Ashton Su rez. As rehearsals turn into something more, their behind-the-scenes romance complicates careers and reputations.

Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino By Hector Tobar

Narrated by Andr Santana Pulitzer Prize winner H ctor Tobar reflects on his family history and the stories of his students to explore what Latino means in the modern United States. Both personal and wide-ranging, his meditation examines identity, culture, and the stereotypes that shape Latino life in the 21st century.

Dive into Spotify's full curation of Latin Heritage Month audiobooks.

Podcasts Podcasts offer another window into the diversity of Latin heritage. Spotify's podcast editors have curated a selection of shows hosted by Latin voices and can't-miss episodes that spotlight Latin stories.

Latin culture has always been full of powerful stories, and these shows capture that spirit with raw authenticity and pride. The best part? They don't stop at storytelling, said Destinee Harrison, Podcast Editorial & Audience Development Manager. These creators bring everything from sharp journalism to everyday conversations about identity, music, and culture. These podcasts fuel bigger conversations, connect listeners across borders, and celebrate heritage in ways that feel fresh and personal, capturing the richness and heart of the community.

DOPE AS USUAL Podcast: Fried to the Bone w/ That Mexican OT! Rapper That Mexican OT returns to the DOPE AS USUAL Podcast, which features unfiltered stories from top figures in sports, music, comedy, and online culture.

Hella Latin@: Uncovering Black Latin History with Eileen Ivette Afro-Latina travel influencer Eileen Ivette joins Hella Latin@ to share how a solo trip to Puerto Rico inspired her to launch Black Latin History, a platform spotlighting the African diaspora across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Hand Me Down Podcast: Ep 28 | Our Yo Sabo Redemption In this episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast, the hosts trade wild stories, unpack cringe culture's impact on self-expression, and close with a round of Yo Sabo the Game.

Alt.Latino: A Tribute to Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras This episode of Alt.Latino honors host Felix Contreras, recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism, with tributes from surprise guests.

Today, Explained: Good Bunny This episode of Today, Explained explores how Bad Bunny's 31-date concert residency in Puerto Rico this summer put the island in the global spotlight.

Chiquis and Chill: Boss Bee Nation: Changing the World One Heart at a Time Chiquis dedicates this episode of Chiquis and Chill to Boss Bee Nation, her loyal fan community, celebrating the impact they make in the world.

LOUD Hosted by reggaeton pioneer Ivy Queen, this Spotify and Futuro Studios series tells the story of how young artists from Jamaica, Panama, and Puerto Rico sparked a genre that became a global movement.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Selena Gomez Amy Poehler chats with Selena Gomez about quirky home decor, working with comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short on Only Murders in the Building, and more.

Check out the full selection on Spotify.

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