The origins of Latin American music are deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Many traditional songs reflect folklore, myths, superstitions, and dances. Tangos and waltzes are a few such musical traditions.
The more recent music of Latin America has reflected traditional music, but has also incorporated other musical traditions of other countries.
The following excerpt is from the song Mi Buenos Aires Querido off of the album with the same title. The performers are Carlos Gardel and Alfredo le Pera.
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The following excerpt is from the song Los Ejes de mi Carreta by A. Yupanqui. This is one out of several songs taken from a compilation of music from South America, Musica Sudamericana.
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The following excerpt is from another song off of the Musica Sudamericana compact disc compilation. The song is entitled Tico Tico, performed by Syvain/Vanholmen.
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This next excerpt is a song entitled, Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros off of the Musica Sudamericana soundtrack, performed by the musical artists Nicanor Molina.
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This first excerpt is from the group, Ilegales from the song Rebotando off of their album, Rebotando. The second music clip is from their song Me Haces Falta.
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Selena was one of the fastest rising "Tejano superstars" about to make her crossover debut into American music stardome when her life was cut short by an ex-employee. Although she is no longer with us, her music is still phenomenal and still has a following of fans in the U.S., Mexico, and all over the world. This excerpt comes from her hit song I Could Fall in Love off her album titled Dreaming of You. The record label is EMI Latin and EMI Records.
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The next music clip is taken from the song, A Saca Camote Con el Pie, Lando off of the album entitled, Lo Mejor de Cecilia Barraza.
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The following clip was taken from the album, Trio Los Chamas: Grandes Exitos
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This next clip was taken from a collection of songs from the Andes, Aymuray: Music of the Andes. The song is entitled, Condor Pasa-Lamento, by A. Robles/Arr. R. Arciniega.
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The next musical clip is taken from the song Dame tu Color performed by the band, Los Amigos Invisibles
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