Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Untitled Presentation
Untitled Presentation
Untitled Presentation
El 9 de Enero de 2015
Latin America
Spanish pop originated in Latin America.
Origins
Latin pop developed over time when synthesizers
were introduced along with drum machines. With
influences from African music Latin pop uses
instruments such as:
Guitars (Acoustic/Rhythm/Bass)
Drums
Congos
keyboards/pianos
trumpets
trombones
etc
Started becoming popular in Texas near the
Mexican/US border.
Themes
Latin pop songs include love themed songs and some latin pop
songs are sung just for fun and for parties with club-like rhythms.
Enrique Iglesias
Known as the King of Latin Pop
Enrique was born in Madrid, Spain
One of his most popular songs is:
Pitbull
Armando Christian Prez (better known as
Pitbull)
He is of Cuban descent but born in Miami,
Florida
Raps in both Spanish and English
One of his most popular songs:
Shakira
Shakira is a multi-cultural pop
singer.
She was born in Barranquilla,
Colombia
One of her most popular songs: