quoted 5 lines Every so often latin american music invades pop music in the US; it's>Every so often latin american music invades pop music in the US; it's
>about time. In the 50's Charlie parker played with Chano Pozo, in the
>60's Stan Getz took on the Gilbertos.
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>When you get tired of bleeps, seek out some Cuban dance music by all means.
Growing up in Chicago, I've always had a bad taste in my mouth when
it came to the latino influence in music.. I hope this doesn't sound
racist, and I certainly don't believe it's a total truth, but freestyle,
latin jazz, and house has always had an air of cheesyness to it.. I think
this has much to do with WBMX and B96 being so dominant in Chicago.. I
almost always found the early latino house cuts to be unbelievably corny..
And as of late, songs like "Shake your Tetas" and "The Drink" seem to
follow in the same footsteps.. HOWEVER, I believe that alot of indigenous
music of the cultures is wonderful.. I just don't think it translates well
into pop music.. God I hate freestyle, God I hate freestyle, God I hate
freestyle.....
Feel free to criticize me on this one, but I just can't help the
way I feel..
Jamie Hodge
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