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What Is 'Latin Music' Anyway?

Dec 15, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Rosalía's Inclusion

  • Anna Maria Sar realized Spaniards are included in the "Latin music" label after Rosalia's album won an award.
  • She questioned how Spaniards fit into the definition, sparking further exploration.
INSIGHT

Genre Specificity in Latin America

  • Felix Contreras avoids defining "Latin music" because it's amorphous and context-dependent.
  • In Latin America, music is identified by specific genres like tango or merengue, not a broad "Latin music" label.
ANECDOTE

Sena Rubinos's Challenge

  • Sena Rubinos challenges the "Latin music" label, finding it reductive.
  • Her album, Black Terry Cat, with minimal Spanish lyrics, was miscategorized, highlighting the label's limitations.
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