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Latin music and 'American' music were once considered to be separate and unique. They had distinctly different properties and music labels managed them differently. But not anymore.

Danny Ocean is a singer-songwriter and native of Caracas, Venezuela, and has said “Music is something that transcends beyond any language or nationality…it’s all about being a global artist.”   Latin music has become mainstream - it's no longer a 'crossover' genre.  Today, Latin culture is American culture. Latins are now the largest minority in the United States, and the second largest ethnic group after whites.  

All across Latin America, the cultures that we talked about in episode 4 have combined to create distinct, regional music and dances that have each entertained and inspired the people in their home nations, while also making their way to our homes in the United States and entertaining people across the entire world! Salsa,  mambo, rumba, calpyso,  bomba, latin jazz, samba, batucada, samba de enredo, bossa nova, tango, festejo and lando.  These are the names of the inspired music that came out of the New World once the Spanish, Portuguese, Native Americans, and Africans blended their music and rhythm.  In this episode, we'll hear examples and learn about the artists, and cultures that devoted their lives to this fabulous art!

You're in for a treat!  Enjoy!

In Today's Episode

Tango - La Cumparsita
Ignacio Pineiro - Echale Salsita
El Orquesta Belisario Lopez - El Cimarron
Orquesta Arcano y sus Maravillas - Mambo
Perez Prado - Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Julian Whiterose - Iron Duke in the Land
 Hubert "Roaring Lion" Charles - Mary Anne
Hary Belafonte - Jump in the Line
BP Renegades Steel Orchestra - Like Ah Boss
Winston "Mighty Shadow" Bailey - Bass Man
Bomba Example
Ismael Rivera - Volare
Plena De Puerto Rico
Tito Puente
Machito _ Ni Chi, Ni Cha
Willy Colon y Ruben Blades - Buscando Guayaba
Rumba Examples:
1.  Yambu
2.  Guaguanco
3.  Columbia
Stan Getz / Luiz Bonfa - So Danco Samba
Candomble Example - Orixa Ossaim
Ernesto "Donga" Dos Santos - Pelo Telefone
Os Oito Batutas - Meu Passarinho
Noel Rossa- Com Que Roupa?
Batucada Bradileira
Ratos e Urubus - Larguem Minha Fantasia
Frank Sinatra / Antonio Carlos Jobim  - The Girl from Impanema
Jorge Ben - Mais Que Nada
Bola Sete - Baccara
Luis Correa - Siete Mujeres
Libertad Lamarque - Yo Soy La Morocha
Carlos Gardel - Mi Noche Triste
Anibal Troilo - Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides
Pepe Vasquez - Ritmo de Negros
Oscar Aviles/ Arturo Cavero - El Alcatraz
Charango example - Sebastián Pérez
Cajon Example - Maestros del Cajon Peruano
Charagua Example - Son de los Diablos

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