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Music of Latin America: Latin Pop

By Jillian Fortner

Latin Pop

Pop music with Latin influences

Performed by Latino artists

Found success with American mainstream audiences during late 1950s

Electronic instrumental sounds

Loud brass instruments (trumpets and trombones)

Maracas, congas, and bongos

LATIN POP

INTRODUCING LATIN POP STAR:

GLORIA ESTEFAN

Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress

Born on September 1st, 1957 in Havana

Spent most of her childhood in Miami, FL

Psychology major at the University of Miami

Considered Queen of Latin Pop

GLORIA’S START IN THE MUSIC CAREER

Gloria met keyboardist Emilio Estefan who led Miami Latin Boys

She joined Miami Latin Boys as their lead singer

The band later was renamed as “Miami Sound Machine”

Married Emilio in 1978

Performed American popular songs, Latin jazz, and Cuban son

Drew inspiration from these genres to start composing their own music

Made a huge breakthrough with their first English album “Eyes of Innocence” (1984)

Semi-truck accident put them on a year long hiatus but eventually the group returned to the stage

GLORIA AND THE BAND