Latin Music

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Latin Music

Oye Como Va-Tito Puente version

1. What instruments are used in the song

The song used different instruments, including trombone, trumpets, saxes and drums, and piano.

2. What language is used

The song lyrics are in Spanish.

3. Where might this song be played

The song has a substantial tinge of salsa and is a perfect opt to be played on streets, dancing parties and gyms.

4. Where do you think the singers are from

Initially, it seems that the singers are from Spain because of Spanish dialects and dexterity of the synchronization of music. However, after searching it comes out that Tito Puente was from America and lived in Spanish Harlem in New York he was known as the king of Latin music.

Carlos Santana Version

1. How is this version different from Tito Puentes

The Carlos Santana version of Oye Como Va is driving and cranked-up edition and does not feature the brass section that makes it different from Tito Puentes version.

2. What is the most important instrument in this version as compared to Tito Puentes version

Unlike Tito Puentes version of Oye Como Va, Carlos Sanatanas version used contemporary musical instruments. Such instruments include the Hammond B-3 organ as well as electric guitar beats and rock drum kit.

3. How would you describe the style of the music

The Carlos Sanatana version of Oye Como Va highlights the new rock approach and substitutes originally used classical instruments with more rocky and modern beats. The underlying theme infuses style of blues-rock and partially renders melodies of flutes and other softer vibes from the original version.

Cielito Lindo

1) What do you think the song is about

The song encapsulates the poetic expression for a loved one because the title can be translated as a sweet one or honey. The allegory asserts that the song addresses a mountain range named Sierra Morena located in the southern territory of Spain. However, some argue that the lyrics refer to Zacatecas Mexican state with a similar name Sierra Morones.

2) How does mariachi music make you feel

The harmonized rhythm of violins and alto vocals rejuvenate a nostalgic through mariachi music. The mariachi music is the symphony that hummed on the occasions of birthdays, weddings, dancing get together, and funerals. The old schools feel of the music takes the listeners back to their golden era of childhood.

3) Where would you expect to hear this type of music

It is mentioned that mariachi music is renowned for its function theme, and therefore most of the family and friends meetups and gatherings are festooned with mariachi music specifically in Mexican cultures. Regardless of its mannish nature, mariachi is equally celebrated among indigenous groups. The most eminent occasions where mariachi can be experienced are birthdays, wedding ceremonies, funerals, saints days, and dance parties.

4) What does their style of dress tell you about Mexican culture

The song entices the gesture of festive Mexican attire and a sombrero that highlights the Mexican cultural symbol. Protecting oneself from the sun through shade is the most prominent element of Mexican dresses, and therefore sombrero is used with different outfits. On celebrating the occasion, people wear vibrant, fancy, yet modest apparel that is evident from the song as well.

5) What instruments do you hear in the song

Guitarrn Mexicano, Vihuela, trumpet, and violin are the instruments used in the song.

Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey Del Mambo Story Reading

1) Why is Tito Puento called the mambo king

Tito Puente introduced dance-oriented mambo through his unique and astounding compositions. Throughout his career of fifty years, Puente nurtured Latin jazz and mambo, and therefore became the mambo king.

2) What instruments did Titos band play

The band mostly played saxophone, piano, percussion, timbales, and vibraphones.

3) What are the mambo, rumba, and cha-cha

Mamba is Latin dance, rumba is Spanish and American dance that is originated in Cuba, and cha-cha is also a Cuban dance.

4) Where is Spanish Harlem

Spanish Harlem is also known as East Harlem and is located in New York, USA.

Work Cited

Cielito lindo. Mariachi Los Amigos. 2001. CD

Latin Music USA PBS. PBS.Org, 2019, https//www.pbs.org/show/latin-music-usa/.

Sheehy, Daniel. Mariachi Music in America. New York Oxford University Press, 2006.  Print.

Tito Puente - Oye Como Va. Youtube, 2019,  https//www.youtube.com/watchvZFpCALtVUcE.

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