Notes on Sophia's presentaion.

Latin Music

• It has exceptional character and rhythm with a rich mixture of vocals and instrumental details.
• Latin music is the outcome of a complex social and historical development that took place in the America's arrival of Columbus.
• It also incorporates African music from the slaves who were brought to America by Europeans
• Influence from Native music, for example the Mayans.
• Numerous pre-columbine cultures used wind instruments and flutes made throughout the continent.
• Linked with countries like Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Argentina, the rhythms have come and been passed down through the ages.
• Roots in African music.

Types of Latin music:

• Samba
• Bossa Nova
• Salsa
• Tango
• Rumba
• Mambo
• Reggeaton
• Flamenco

An example of early Latin music (1985):



An example of Flamenco:



Latin Pop : Combines upbeat Latin music with American pop music

Some Examples:





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