American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound (American Music Milestones)

This title follows the path of Latin music in the United States, spotlighting both performers from Latin American countries who have hit it big in the U.S. and musicians from the United States with a Latin-inspired style. The book will tell the stories of early crossover successes such as Tito Puente in the 1950s and Carlos Santana in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The book will also examine the impact of Latin pop artists such as Gloria Estefan in the 1980s. And of course, the book will discuss the massive chart success Latin music enjoyed at the start of the 2000s thanks to Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and others. The book will close by examining Latin music’s role in contemporary American culture, and by mentioning Latin hip-hop sensations such as Pitbull (Armando Perez).