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Individuals take the spotlight in this section as we look at Latin artists with a singular vision whose mode of expression is often based around voice and guitar.
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Latin pop-rock, with its catchy melodies and heavy use of guitar and drums, draws its influence on much of the same music of its North American counterpart.
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The many styles of Latin traditional and dance music have merged with the North American styles and the result is an international phenomenon we call Latin pop.
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Alternativo is the broad term for the extensive world of Latin alternative music, including alt-rock, punk, funk, indie, and rap-rock. These artists don't simply mimic their English-language brethren; …
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The culture surrounding DJs and clubs in Latin countries has given birth to electr=nica, electronic dance music that incorporates local stylistic and rhythmic flourishes.
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A fusion of Latin-pop and electronic music, electro-pop came of age in the '80s with the sound of New Wave, but is always in fashion with those looking to merge the past and the future.
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Bachata is another gift from the Dominican Republic, most noted for its romantic nature (it was born from the bolero) and use of an amplified acoustic guitar. It contains similar aspects of merengue, b …
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Banda is a largely horn-driven sound performed by a band with generally more than a dozen members. Duranguense is a fast-paced electronic form of banda, which originated in Chicago (via Durango) and fe …
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While most associate the music of Cuba solely with salsa, this island nation also has given us the cha-cha-chß, mambo, conga, nueva trova, Latin jazz, son, bolero, and several other influential styles.
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