dance music

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dance music

American Latin music

rumba rhythms, bossa nova, and the salsa sound
Presents a brief history of American Latin music, from Richie Valens to Ricky Martin.

EDM

EDM discusses what today's musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their music.

Drum dream girl

how one girl's courage changed music
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
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Drum dream girl

how one girl's courage changed music
2015
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.

Rock, pop, and dance

1998
Briefly discusses rock, pop, and dance music and introduces some of their instruments, including electric guitar, drum kit, and computer sequencers.

American Latin music

rumba rhythms, bossa nova, and the salsa sound
2013
Explores the history of Latin music in America. Discusses various musical styles, common musical instruments, famous artists and groups past and present, popular dances, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, artists' quotes, color photographs, a glossary of terms, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.
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