Jimmy Smits
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From Latin jazz and mambo to salsa, Tejano, Chicano rock, Latin pop and reggaeton, LATIN MUSIC USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots, and reveals the often-overlooked influence of Latin music on jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll on all of American culture.
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1. BridgesNow viewing2009-10-1255mTraces the rise of Latin Jazz and the explosion of the Mambo and the Cha Cha Cha as they sweep the US from East to West. Latin Music infiltrates R&B and Rock and Roll through the 1960s.
2. The Salsa Revolution2009-10-1255mPuerto Ricans and other Latinos in New York reinvent the Cuban Son and the Puerto Rican Plena, adding elements from Soul and Jazz to create Salsa, which becomes a defining rhythm for Latinos the world over.
3. The Chicano Wave2009-10-1955mIn the third episode, Mexican Americans in California, Texas, and throughout the Southwest form their own distinctive sounds during the second half of the 20th century. Their music would play an important role in the fight for Chicano civil rights, and in turn launch them from the barrio onto the national stage.
4. Divas & Superstars2009-10-1955mFocuses on the Latin Pop explosion of the turn of the 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 gravitate toward urban fusions -- Spanish Rap and Reggaeton, as well as Rock en Espanol.
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Is Latin Music USA available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Latin Music USA have?
Latin Music USA has 1 season and 4 episodes.
When did Latin Music USA first air?
Latin Music USA first aired in 2009.
Is Latin Music USA still running?
Latin Music USA's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Latin Music USA?
Latin Music USA is classified as Documentary.