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Jan 11, 2025 · Gloria “Goyo” Martínez helped shape the sound of a generation as a member of ChocQuibTown. Tracks like “De Donde Vengo Yo” and “Somos Pacífico” presented a unique merge of hip-hop, funk, reggae, and electronic music with the traditional rhythms of Colombia’s Pacific coast, becoming anthems of identity and pride, and propelling the group to international acclaim and multiple ...

May 14, 2024 · The cultural landscape of the Americas is as varied as its geography, with the United States and Latin America offering a unique blend of traditions, values, and social customs.

Nov 22, 2023 · The Rio Carnival is a festival that takes place every year before Lent and is considered the biggest carnival in the world. Over 2 million people from all around the world attend the carnival to experience a dazzling, colorful, and cultural event.

Sep 16, 2024 · Latin American music is a rich tapestry woven from centuries of cultural exchange, indigenous rhythms, and evolving genres. From the passionate strains of tango to the pulsating beats of reggaeton, the region’s musical landscape offers an array of sounds that reflect its diverse heritage.

Jul 4, 2022 · Cuba’s Sonora Matancera had a big impact on the scene in Mexico. Here you can hear them being played during a street dance in La Merced. To bring sonidero culture to life I spoke with El Viejo Morelos and Joyce.They were obvious choices, El Viejo Morelos is an undisputed collector of tropical music, his legendary trips for records had his clients waiting outside the airport for him to return ...

Sep 9, 2024 · Amazing Chili Facts; Chili peppers were domesticated over 6,000 years ago in Mesoamerica. Capsaicin can trigger an endorphin rush. The Scoville Scale, created by Wilbur Scoville, is used to measure the heat intensity of chili peppers.

May 10, 2023 · Samba is a musical style that emerged in Brazil in the late 19th century. With its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and melodic harmonies, samba quickly became an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage.

Mar 4, 2021 · Cinzento was a big surprise to me because I don’t believe it got released in Europe so I didn’t come across it until doing some research for this interview.. Yeah, that idea, I had recorded in the ’70s an album that I think the people that like my music they love very much, it’s called Previsão do Tempo.This album is I think ’71, ’72, no it was ’73.

Jan 15, 2020 · Latin America is known for its colorful cultures and most especially its upbeat and rhythmic music. The diverse cultures played a great role in the creation of the musical styles and dances in Latin America.