Latin music is a generic/umbrella term that applies to all type of music from Latin America. There are many categories and sub-categories in which the term “Latin Music” is applied to.
Every country in Latin America has music that reflects its rich culture and tradition. Some of these categories include:
Urban
Rural
Coastal
Traditional
Commercial
Folkloric
Assignment: Select a country in Latin America and research its music. Find a musical genre from a country that appeals to you and do research on it. Your paper should include:
- Historical background of the country: One or more paragraphs
- Social structure: One or more paragraphs
- Ethnic composition: One or more paragraphs
- Musical influences: One or more paragraphs
Finally, provide a short clip of the music that you can share with the class — YouTube, flash drive, iTunes, CD, etc.
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