LATIN MUSIC USA

Bridges

Trace the rise of Latin jazz and see how Latin music infiltrated R&B and rock ‘n’ roll.

LATIN MUSIC USA

Bridges/The Salsa Revolution Chart the rise of Latin jazz, the mambo and the cha-cha, and the reinvention of the son cubano and the plena to create salsa, a defining rhythm for Latinos the world over.

LATIN MUSIC USA

The Chicano Wave/Divas and Superstars Learn how music played an important role in the struggle for Chicano civil rights, and review the impact of the Latin pop explosion of the turn of the 21^st century.

LATIN MUSIC USA

Divas and Superstars The final hour focuses on the Latin pop explosion of the turn of the 21st century and the success of artists like Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Shakira in the English-language market. As studios concentrate on star-driven pop, Latino youth have gravitated toward urban fusions like Spanish rap and reggaetón, as well as rock en Español.

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The Chicano Wave

Mexican Americans in California, Texas and throughout the Southwest created their own distinct musical voices during the second half of the 20th century. This episode shows how their music played an important role in the struggle for Chicano civil rights and ultimately propelled them from the barrio to the national stage.