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Flamenco music is a complex style, heavily involved with dancing, that came to us from Spain. The florid guitar work is instantly recognizable, as are the accompanying hand claps and foot stomps.
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Folklore refers to the indigenous music of specific regions, often associated with religious celebrations, and it's relatively untouched by modern sounds. Folklore also encompasses contemporary folk mu …
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Grupero is a regional form that relies heavily on soft keyboard sounds to drive home the romantic, misty-eyed melodies.
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The explosion of hip-hop in the '80s and its rise to cultural dominance in the years to follow was not lost on the Latin community, which has been a part of the sound since its inception.
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MPB is a broad term that refers to the urban styles of folk, rock, and pop that have developed since the bossa nova craze of the early '60s.
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Norte±o groups perform a mix of rural folk songs influenced by polkas and other Eastern European styles heavy on the accordion and tales of the downtrodden. There are as many different styles as there …
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The contemporary R&B sound involving the slickest beats and most sultry of vocalists has found a vibrant home in today's Latin soul music.
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No longer limited to the ranches of its origin, ranchera is the music of Mexico, recognizable by its tales of rural life and love set to a waltz-like beat.
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Reggaeton has become one of Latin music's most dominant forms. The genre mixes the Jamaican dancehall style with hip-hop and a dash of tropical flavor.
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