Latinos in US Popular Music

Latinos in U.S. Popular Music
CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Educational materials developed by:
Patricia Costa-Kim, Ph.D. Director, Education
Experience Music Project
- And Marisol Berrios-Miranda, Ph.D.
Robert Carroll, Ph.C.
Shannon Dudley, Ph.D.
Michelle Habell-Pallan, Ph.D.
Francisco Orozco, Ph.C.
of the University of Washington
American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music was created by Experience Music
Project and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition
Service. The exhibition, its national tour, and related programs are made possible by
Ford Motor Company Fund.
Ford Motor Company Fund
The American Sabor website
http://www.americansabor.org
EMP
Experience Music Project
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Selected Resources
Books
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Cocinando! Fifty Years of Latin Cover Art (2005) by Pablo Yglesias
Yglesias collects cover art across a wide range of Latino music: mambo, salsa, bossa nova, tropicália, Latin jazz
and rock.
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Faces of Salsa: A History of the Music (2003) by L.P. Fuentes
An award-winning Cuban novelist interviews famous salsa musicians about their lives and music.
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Land of a Thousand Dances: Chicano Rock ‘n’ Roll from Southern California (1998) by David Reyes and Tom Waldman
This volume tells the story of Southern California’s Chicano rock scene, from Ritchie Valens to Los Lobos.
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The Latin Beat: The Rhythms and Roots of Latin Music, from Bossa Nova to Salsa and Beyond (2003) by Ed Morales
Ed Morales explores a wide range of Latino musical forms and their cultural roots.
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The Latin Tinge: The Impact of Latin American Music on the United States (2nd Ed.) (1999) by John Storm Roberts
A comprehensive review of Latino music in the United States, from the merengue wave to salsa and nortena music
to the fusion styles of Cubop and Latin rock.
Web Sites
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americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/
A resource from the Smithsonian Institution about Cuban-American salsa musician Celia Cruz.
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corridos.org/
A resource of the Smithsonian Institution about corridos called Corridos sin Fronteras (Ballads without Borders).
The interactive timeline of Latino history featured in this Web site is highly recommended.
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eastlarevue.com
Internet radio playing a variety of Latino music and DJs.
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mamborama.com/cuba_music.html
Musical components related to Cuban music.
• markguerrero.net/8.php
Dedicated to Lalo Guerrero by his son Mark Guerrero.
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memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rghome.html
A resource on the religious and secular music of residents of rural northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
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www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/TT/xbtkk.html
This article from the Texas State Historical Association describes the impact of Tejana singers.
Documentary Films
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Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
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Carmen Miranda: Bananas is My Business (1995)
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Roots (originally Routes) of Rhythm (1984)
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Salsa: Latin Pop Music in the Cities (1979)
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Selena Remembered (1997)
Experience Music Project
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Feature Films
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El Cantante (2007)
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony star in this film biography of salsa musician Hector Lavoe. This film is rated “R.”
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La Bamba (1986)
The music that brought America to its feet and catapulted 17 year-old Ritchie Valens to rock ‘n’ roll stardom lives again
in this film. Valens’ music in the film was performed by Mexican-American rock band Los Lobos. This film is rated “PG.”
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Mambo Kings (1992)
Cuban brothers Cesar and Nestor try to break into the Latin music scene in 1950s New York City; based on the
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos. This film is rated “R.”
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Selena (1997)
Jennifer Lopez portrays Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in a biopic produced two years after the phenomenally popular
singer’s death. Lopez lip-synched to tracks of Selena’s voice for the film. This film is rated “PG.”
Music
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“Cuatro Caminos” (1995) by Laura Canales on Tejano All Stars
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“Land of 1000 Dances” (1965) on Land of 1000 Dances: The Complete Rampart Recordings by Cannibal and the Headhunters
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“Quimbara” (1974) on Very Best of Celia Cruz
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“Bang Bang” (1966) on Bang! Bang! Push, Push, Push by Joe Cuba
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“Viva Tirado” (1970) on 20th Century Masters - Millennium Collection: The Best of El Chicano by El Chicano
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“Rhythm is Gonna Get You” (1987) on Very Best of Gloria Estefan
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“Anacaona” (1972) on Cheo by Cheo Feliciano
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“Que te pedi” (1965) on The Best by La Lupe
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“Sufriendo y Penando” (1960) 15 Original Hits by Isidro Lopez
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“Don’t Worry, Baby” (1984) on Wolf Tracks: The Best of Los Lobos
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“Suavecito” (1972) on Malo
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“Babarabatiri” (1948) on Ritmo Caliente by Machito
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“Oyelo Que Te Conviene” (1978) on Azucar Pa’ti by Eddie Palmieri
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“Para Los Rumberos” (1956) on Para Los Rumberos by Tito Puente
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“Angel Baby” (1960) on The Best of Rosie & the Originals
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“No One to Depend On” (1971) The Best of Santana
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“Cookin” (1973) on New Generation by Tortilla Factory
Museums
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El Museo del Barrio (elmuseo.org)
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Museo Alameda (thealameda.org)
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National Museum of Mexican Art (nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org)
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Program in Latino History and Culture at the National Museum of American History
(americanhistory.si.edu/events/programdetail.cfm?newskey=18)