Land of A Thousand Dances - Latin American Music

Latin music and 'American' music were once considered to be separate and unique. They had distinctly different properties and music labels managed them differently. But not anymore.Danny Ocean is a singer-songwriter and native of Caracas, Venezuela, and has said “Music is something that transcends beyond any language or nationality…it’s all about being a global artist.”   Latin music has become mainstream - it's no longer a 'crossover' genre.  Today, Latin culture is American culture. Latins are now the largest minority in the United States, and the second largest ethnic group after whites.  All across Latin America, the cultures that we talked about in episode 4 have combined to create distinct, regional music and dances that have each entertained and inspired the people in their home nations, while also making their way to our homes in the United States and entertaining people across the entire world! Salsa,  mambo, rumba, calpyso,  bomba, latin jazz, samba, batucada, samba de enredo, bossa nova, tango, festejo and lando.  These are the names of the inspired music that came out of the New World once the Spanish, Portuguese, Native Americans, and Africans blended their music and rhythm.  In this episode, we'll hear examples and learn about the artists, and cultures that devoted their lives to this fabulous art!You're in for a treat!  Enjoy!In Today's EpisodeTango - La CumparsitaIgnacio Pineiro - Echale SalsitaEl Orquesta Belisario Lopez - El CimarronOrquesta Arcano y sus Maravillas - MamboPerez Prado - Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom WhiteJulian Whiterose - Iron Duke in the Land Hubert "Roaring Lion" Charles - Mary AnneHary Belafonte - Jump in the LineBP Renegades Steel Orchestra - Like Ah BossWinston "Mighty Shadow" Bailey - Bass ManBomba ExampleIsmael Rivera - VolarePlena De Puerto RicoTito PuenteMachito _ Ni Chi, Ni ChaWilly Colon y Ruben Blades - Buscando GuayabaRumba Examples:1.  Yambu2.  Guaguanco3.  ColumbiaStan Getz / Luiz Bonfa - So Danco SambaCandomble Example - Orixa OssaimErnesto "Donga" Dos Santos - Pelo TelefoneOs Oito Batutas - Meu PassarinhoNoel Rossa- Com Que Roupa?Batucada BradileiraRatos e Urubus - Larguem Minha FantasiaFrank Sinatra / Antonio Carlos Jobim  - The Girl from ImpanemaJorge Ben - Mais Que NadaBola Sete - BaccaraLuis Correa - Siete MujeresLibertad Lamarque - Yo Soy La MorochaCarlos Gardel - Mi Noche TristeAnibal Troilo - Te Aconsejo Que Me OlvidesPepe Vasquez - Ritmo de NegrosOscar Aviles/ Arturo Cavero - El AlcatrazCharango example - Sebastián Pérez Cajon Example - Maestros del Cajon PeruanoCharagua Example - Son de los Diablos