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Studio: Koch International Release Date: 09/16/2003 Run time: 60 minutesAmazon.com
This 1979 documentary profiles the hot Afro-Latin dance music called salsa, a zesty marriage of North American jazz, Puerto Rican bomba/plena, and Cuban mambo, rumba, danzon, and cha-cha-cha rhythms. The music was born in New York in the ’60s and since then, it has served as the musical lingua franca of the Hispanic world. The footage in this film is incredible. You hav… More >>

Beats of the Heart – Salsa: Latin Pop Music in the Cities

The many cultures of South and Central America and the Caribbean islands blend American Indian, African and European (particularly Spanish and Portuguese) traditions. In folk music, the particular combination of elements varies from region to region, from the purely Indian forms of highland Bolivia and Amazon rain forests peoples to the mestizo (‘mixed’) music of Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, the largely Hispanic music of Argentina, and the distinctive style of Brazil, which blends African and Portuguese forms. Minorities such as the East Indians of Trinidad and Guyana, the Javanese of Surinam and the Japanese of Brazil complete this rich musical scenario.

Less Iberian heritage has in general been preserved in Latin America than British in North America; many areas are devoid of Latin influence. But some Hispanic poetic forms dating from the Middle Ages and Renaissance (for example the romance) are performed in a variety of forms throughout the continent, such as the copla of Colombia, the Andean countries and Argentina. Other folksongs, such as the Argentinian and Chilean Tonadas and Tonos, also preserve old Spanish literary forms. In contrast to the thriving Anglo-American tune repertory of the USA, however, few extant Iberian melodies are current in Latin America except the Hispanic children’s repertory, which is similar in its Old and New World settings. In the Andean region of Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, indigenous Indian music has absorbed Spanish elements, a process that began under the influence of 16th-century Christian missionaries. Andean tunes are essentially European, but often have much repetition and use tetratonic and pentatonic scales. This blend stands in contrast with the marked lack of acculturation between Anglo and Indian style in North America.  Read more...

Do you have an idea about the Latin Hits that have created an ever lasting impression on the mind of the listeners? If you do not have these singles in your collection go get them today. You can find Latin American audience who are crazy about hip hops and peppy numbers. Another group of people like soft love songs. Check out the songs given below to get an idea about the singles that are getting popularity in the Music Charts.

She Bangs:

“She Bangs”is one of the most popular sound track from Ricky Martin’s album Sound Loaded. The album was released on 14th November 2000.”She Bangs” is doing great in the music chart of Latin America. This is a romantic song that comes under the Salsa musical genre. The song also has a Spanish version. While the original song stood #12 on the Billboard Hot100 music chart the Spanish version got the Latin Grammy Award in 2001 for being the Best Short Form Music Video.

Shake Your Bon Bon:

Released in the same year as She Bangs, Shake Your Bon Bon has topped some of the very popular charts of Latin Music. The song is sung by Ricky Martin for the self–titled album. It reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The video of this single also got much recognition.It was nominated for Best Male Video in the year of 2000 in the MTV Video Music Awards. The craze for this single is going to boost the popularity of the album.  Read more...

Do you know that 2004 is the year when the craze for Latin Music could be observed world wide for the first time? Within a short span of 4 to 5 years it has won the heart of music lovers across the world and now it is going to play a crucial role in the entertainment line up of 2009. Various musical troupes, bands and artists have come with the promise of celebrating New Year with grandeur.

The Blind River Entertainment Series

The whole of Latin America will come to life with the enchanting sound of music. Music will fill the hills surrounding the Blind River. The Blind River Entertainment Series comes with the commitment to bring different art forms to the community. The aim of BRES is to promote art in every corner of the society.

About BRES Fund

BRES is going to organize a number of shows throughout the year. The annual budget of BRES for organizing these shows is about $34,000. Most of the budget will be spent on the fees of the artists. A huge part of the fund will be raised from the grant from Ontario Arts Council.

Department of Canadian Heritage is also going to donate a big amount. BRES also has other sources. Another part of the finance will come from the fund donated by The Standard. BRES will be also supported by Cameco’s Blind River uranium refinery.

Tickets of the Shows  Read more...

Latin music has a huge number of audiences all over the world. Since, music has the power to cross the barriers of language and culture, Latin music is adored and appreciated in all the countries of the world. Latin music is known for its melody and rhythm – salsa, rock in Spanish, Latin music videos and dance numbers are frequently played in parties and clubs.

Music videos, video albums and popular songs of movies are compiled to form video albums. Popular artists, composers, musicians and instrumentalists work hard to make their albums hit.

However, some compositions hit the market and leaves silently, whereas, some make a buzz. On the other hand, some of the songs become all time hit – generations after generations listen to those all time favorites. Artists, composers, lyricists who contribute in making those unforgettable songs become legend.

A number of Latin music videos are released every year. It is quite difficult to keep track of all new releases. One easy way to know about latest music albums and videos is: watching music channels regularly. Most music channels keep their viewers updated on recent releases – trailers and reviews are telecast before the release.

However, it might not be possible for you to stick to music channels 24×7. Then what is the other way to stay updated? How can you ensure that not a single release is overlooked? You can subscribe to a music magazine that reports on latest releases, artists, musicians and keep their readers informed on various happenings in the music industry.  Read more...