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Latin music geography / countries
Where does Latin music come from? A survey of the countries that are at the heart of the beat.
Argentina
Read about the country that has brought us the legendary tango, along with other colorful Latin music styles.
Brazil
Overview of the music of Brazil including samba, bossa nova, choro, tropicalia, MBP.
Colombia
Learn about the music of Colombia including cumbia, vallenato and salsa.
Colombia - Essential Artists
A list featuring some of the most influential Colombian artists.
Cuba
Cuba has a rich, musical tradition that has given birth to son, mambo, rumba and salsa. Read about the history of this island, small in geography but huge in Latin music.
Mexico - Son, Ranchera, Mariachi
The history of traditional music in Mexico as we know it today starts with the Mexican son, ranchera and maricahi orchestras.
Mexico - Tejano, Norteno, Banda
Overview of Mexican popular music including tejano, norteno, banda, corrido and conjunto
Puerto Rico - Music of the Jibaros
Overview of the Jibaro folk music of Puerto Rico, including seis, aguinaldo, bomba and plena.
Puerto Rico - Mambo Kings and the Birth of Salsa
Puerto Rican music from the Mambo Kings through the Fania Years including Rafael Hernandez, Tito Puente, Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe.