Download American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound AudioBook Free
The public sways to the melodic strumming of an bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that mixture British and Spanish. Lovers dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the noises of Latin music. Before Latin music exploded in to the mainstream in the 1990s, it was on the sidelines of American pop. Ritchie Valens fused Latin dance music with rock and roll. Julio Iglesias popularized Latin ballads in america. And Gloria Estefan was the first crossover artist. But after Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" exploded onto the pop landscape in 1999, Latin music got center level. Follow the progression of Latin music through the ages. Understand how its distinct noises and catchy rhythms have been built-into American pop. Learn how it can be used for political expression. And read more about personalities such as Victor Jara, Selena, and Shakira.
