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LATIN-AMERICAN MUSIC AND CULTURE

LATIN-AMERICAN MUSIC AND CULTURE. Ben DeRosso Music 1040. Where is Latin-America?. Latin-America includes all the Americas south of the United States, as well as the entire Caribbean. -It contains over two dozen countries. -One of the most diverse regions in the world.

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LATIN-AMERICAN MUSIC AND CULTURE

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  1. LATIN-AMERICAN MUSICAND CULTURE Ben DeRosso Music 1040

  2. Where is Latin-America? Latin-America includes all the Americas south of the United States, as well as the entire Caribbean. -It contains over two dozen countries. -One of the most diverse regions in the world. -Heavily influenced by African traditions in some areas

  3. FAMILY • Latin Americans have an incredible influence on family. • Generally men work and provide financially, while women tend to children and housework. • Authority is divided between parents, as well as elder siblings. • Grandparents and extended family always stay close.

  4. Food • Food and cooking play a large role in family activities. • Generally women cook family meals, however it is passed down to both male and female generations.

  5. Music • Due to Latin-Americas large area, and vast diversity many styles of music have been created. • Some of the most popular are… • Salsa- popular through all Latin-America, fast paced, sensual form of music and dance. Popular with the working class • Mariachi- traditional Mexican “folk” music • Rumba- Afro-Brazil funk music • Samba- Brazilian funk

  6. INSTRUMENTATION • This is just some of the many instruments used in much of the music from this area… • Clave- sticks used to keep rhythm • Guitar/Guitaron • Rattles • Brass instruments • Bongos • Conga drums • Accordion

  7. Song Analysis • “Chan Chan” by the Buena Vista Social Club • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnFfKbxIHD0 • Salsa band. • This song is about a man traveling from place to place sharing stories and adventures. • It is a minor, full sounding song. Slow walking pace, heavy influence on brass instruments. • Sung in Spanish

  8. THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

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