Ana Sayre
Born 1999 · Age 26
Anamaria Sayre is a Mexican-American multimedia producer, reporter and co-host of NPR Music's Alt.Latino. She produces El Tiny (the Latin Tiny Desk series) and has produced Tiny Desk concerts and stories elevating Latinx artists and culture.
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Born in Southern California
Anamaria Artemisa Sayre was born and raised in southern California into a Mexican-American family that introduced her to a wide range of music.
Alt.Latino radio show launched
NPR launched Alt.Latino in 2010, a radio show and podcast about Latin alternative music and Latinx culture originally led by Felix Contreras.
Editor-in-chief of high school paper
Served as editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper — an early sign of her interest in storytelling and journalism.
Matriculated at Northwestern University (Class of '21)
Enrolled at Northwestern University and later graduated as part of the class of 2021.
Produced 'Nine Lives' college podcast
Produced Nine Lives, an unscripted Northwestern podcast sharing stories of significant moments in the lives of Wildcats.
Graduated Northwestern (Cognitive Science & History)
Completed undergraduate studies in cognitive science and history, class of 2021.
Production internship at NPR Music (senior year)
During her senior year at Northwestern she landed a production internship with NPR Music and became an essential team member.
Hired onto NPR Music staff
After her internship she became a regular, contributing producer/reporter on NPR Music (transitioning from intern to staff contributor/producer).
Named youngest full-time host in NPR history; co-host of Alt.Latino
In 2022 Sayre became the youngest full-time host in NPR history and co-host of Alt.Latino alongside Felix Contreras.
Began producing for El Tiny (Latin Tiny Desk)
Served as a producer on El Tiny, the Latin music version of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, curating and producing live performances.
NPR team won Webby and People's Voice awards
Her NPR team (including Alt.Latino / El Tiny projects) earned a Webby Award and a People's Voice award (team recognition).
Featured in media interviews (Remezcla profile)
Spoke with Remezcla about her rise at NPR, being one of the youngest hosts, mentorship and experiences as a Latina in the music industry.
Produced Tiny Desk concerts for multiple Latin artists
Credited producer on Tiny Desk/El Tiny concerts from artists including Nicki Nicole, Camila Cabello, Camilo, Mon Laferte, Maluma, Kevin Kaarl, J Noa, Omar Montes and others.
Produced Tiny Desk: Maluma (and other major concerts)
Produced the Tiny Desk concert for Maluma (and other high-profile Latin artists), bringing major mainstream Latin acts to NPR's Tiny Desk platform.
Brought artists such as Camila Cabello, Karol G to NPR
Instrumental in bringing major artists like Camila Cabello and Karol G to NPR Music's platforms through interviews and Tiny Desk performance opportunities.
Memorable interview with Carlos Santana on Alt.Latino
Conducted a notable Alt.Latino interview with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana; remembered for their conversation about gratitude.
Featured in HOLA! USA 'Latina Spotlight' profile
Profiled by HOLA! magazine in a 'Latina Spotlight' piece.
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 – Media (2024)
Recognized by Forbes on their 30 Under 30 list in the Media category for her work at NPR Music and Alt.Latino.
El Tiny / Tiny Desk pieces accumulate large audiences
El Tiny and related Tiny Desk content she produced continued to draw major audiences, contributing to NPR Music's Latin coverage reach.
El Tiny pieces surpass major YouTube view milestones (ongoing)
By late 2024/early 2025, the El Tiny content she produced had amassed large cumulative view counts across YouTube and NPR channels.
Guest appearances across NPR shows
Appeared on Weekend Edition, Pop Culture Happy Hour, All Songs Considered and Code Switch, contributing reporting and perspective on Latin music.
Reported from Spain on music conservatory & post-Franco identity
Traveled to Spain to report on a music conservatory's attempt to re-establish musical identity after Francisco Franco's authoritarian regime.
Moderated Nashville panel on songwriting & activism
Traveled to Nashville to moderate a panel focused on songwriting as a form of activism in Latin America (speaking engagement/moderator role).
Featured Northwestern Magazine profile (Winter 2025)
Northwestern Magazine profiled Sayre in Winter 2025, highlighting her role as Alt.Latino co-host and producer for NPR Music.
Based in New York City, continuing to curate Latin music content
Resides in New York City while continuing to host Alt.Latino and produce Tiny Desk / El Tiny content for NPR Music.
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