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American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
Contributor(s): Doeden, Matt (Author)

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ISBN: 0761345051     ISBN-13: 9780761345053
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
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Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Popular
Dewey: 781.640
LCCN: 2012002074
Age Level: 10-18
Grade Level: 5-13
Lexile Measure: 970 IG (Illustrated Guide)
Series: American Music Milestones
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.8" W x 9.8" L (1.05 lbs) 64 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 161 - Recommended, Satisfactory
 
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Publisher Description:

The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist.
A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish.
Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms.
These are the sounds of Latin music.

Before Latin music exploded into the mainstream in the 1990s, it was on the sidelines of American pop. Ritchie Valens fused Latin dance music with rock. Julio Iglesias popularized Latin ballads in the United States. And Gloria Estefan was the first crossover artist. But after Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca exploded onto the pop scene in 1999, Latin music took center stage.

Follow the evolution of Latin music through the decades. Learn how its distinct sounds and catchy rhythms have been integrated into American pop. Discover how it is used for political expression. And read more about stars such as Victor Jara, Selena, and Shakira.


Contributor Bio(s): Doeden, Matt: -

Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he's spent more than a decade writing and editing children's nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.


 
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