Latin American music and dance. Latin American music and dance The term Latin American as used here encompasses the Americas south of the United States, as well as the entire Caribbean.
The musics of this vast area are perhaps most efficiently discussed in terms of ethnic components--European (especially Iberian), Amerindian, African, and mestizo ("mixed" or acculturated). Amerindian Background During the colonial period in Latin America (16th-19th century) many Amerindian populations were decimated, and much traditional Amerindian musical culture was destroyed or syncretized with Iberian.
Little evidence remains as to the real nature of music in the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations apart from the testimony of 16th-century Spanish chroniclers and what can be seen of instruments--percussion and winds, with almost total absence of strings--depicted in hieroglyphs and pottery decorations. Iberian Influences. Merengue Mix- Elvis Crespo. Slavik-karina rumba 2004. KING OF KINGS OF CALYPSO 1985 VOLUME ONE. Famous Latino Singers and Artists. Latinos have changed the cultural landscape of the United States in a significant way.
This list features some of today's most popular stars as well as legendary figures of the Latin music scene. All these artists either grew up in the US or became famous with the music they produced in American soil. From Jennifer Lopez to Selena, the following are some of the most influential Hispanic artists of all time. Jennifer Lopez Photo Courtesy Michael Buckner / Getty Images Jennifer Lopez is one of the most famous Latino singers in the entire world. Prince Royce Photo Courtesy Kevin Winter / Getty Images Just like J.Lo, Prince Royce is another talent from The Bronx.
Pitbull This Cuban-American rapper from Miami is one of the most famous Latino singers of the Urban genre. Willie Colon Photo Courtesy Brendan Hoffman / Getty Images Another outstanding Latino artist from The Bronx, Willie Colon has been one of the most influential musicians in Salsa music. Jenni Rivera Los Tigres del Norte Romeo Santos. ★ ★ AFRO LATIN PARTY ★ ★ Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca. Santana: Oye Como Va. Jennifer Lopez – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last.
Wisin & Yandel - Follow The Leader ft. Jennifer Lopez. Gotan Project - Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) Latin American music. Hispanic Music Instruments. Hispanic instruments are the backbone of the many musical genres of Latin America.
The music from this part of the world is very diverse, ranging in style from tango (Argentinian) to samba (Brazilian) to mariachi (Mexican). Maracas, samba drums and guiros are three important musical instruments that help flavour Latin American music and set it apart from the music of the rest of the world. Maracas The Tainos (Puerto Rican native Indians) are given credit for inventing the modern day maracas. The small, hand-held percussion instrument adds rhythm to Latin American music. Samba Drums. What is Latin American Music? Where Did Latin Music Originate from. Latin Music History. By Carlos Quintana Latin music is the result of a complex social and historical process that took place in the Americas after the arrival of Columbus.
Despite the traumatic experience, Latin music is one of the positive outcomes that came from that process. The following is a brief introduction to Latin music history that takes a look at the cultural mix and social environment that ended up producing one of the best music genres in the entire world. Indigenous Music Generally speaking, Latin music history starts with the cultural encounter that occurred after the arrival of Columbus.
Wind instruments were very popular among Pre-Columbian cultures. Continue reading below our video The Arrival of Europeans to The New World Language was the first contribution that the Spanish and Portuguese powers brought to the New World. The second contribution that Europeans brought to the new land was their music. Along with their music, Europeans also brought their instruments. HISTORY OF LATIN MUSIC. The history of the Moorish empire prior to Spain extends from the ancient Moabites, and extends across the great Atlantic into north, south and Central American thus the Moorish domination of the seas.
It is important to point out that as time goes on what is now known as Latin America is highly influenced by European colonization and the slave trade with Africa. Currently, Latin America, the countries of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States, include the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Central and South America and contain an amalgamation of cultural influences, namely European, The Moors, Mexican, and other African tribes. Europe contributed the religions two main languages, Spanish and Portuguese. Much of the native Moorish culture, which was in place before the arrival of the Spaniards and Christopher Columbus, was suppressed due to forced assimilation; the rest was combined with the arrival of slaves and other cultures in the 16th century.