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Geography
100
Her song "La Tortura” ruled the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks for 25 weeks.
Shakira
100
Were first formed in 1944 in New York City by Alfredo Gil (Mexican), Chucho Navarro (Mexican) and Hernando Aviles (from Puerto Rico). They reached fame internationally with their romantic songs, especially in Latin America, where they are still regarded as one of the top trios of all time.
Who are Los Panchos
100
Developed from the mid-1950s as a softer alternative to rock 'n' roll and later to rock music. It is accessible to the widest audience. .
What is Pop music
100
His administration authorized the CIA to have their paramilitary officers begin financing, arming and training rebels in Nicaragua
Who is President Ronald Reagan
100
It is Mexico's capital city.
What is Mexico DF (or city)
200
Born in April 19, 1970 is a Puerto Rican-born, Mexican-raised singer. He is best known for his gifted vocals, and for being one of the most popular singers from Latin America, having performed successfully pop music, bolero, mariachi and romantic ballads. People know him as "El rey"> the king.
Luis Miguel
200
All-boys Puerto Rican Band formed in the 1970s.
Menudo
200
A name given to certain slow-tempo latin music and its associated dance and song.
What is bolero
200
Fujimori was the name of the president of _______ during the 1990s
Peru
200
Merengue is originally from this country
What is Dominican Republic
300
Los del Rio (Antonio Romero y Rafael Ruiz) wrote this very famous song.
What is "macarena"
300
In the mid-1930s there was a great controversy in Mexico over this song owing to the idealization of the prostitute.
What is "La aventurera" (Agustin Lara)
300
Traveled from Cuba to Mexico and the rest of Latin America after its conception. Some of its leading composers have come from nearby countries, most especially the great and prolific Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández; another example being Mexico's Agustín Lara
What is Cuban Bolero
300
The Mexican American war ended during the (decade)
1840s (1848)
300
It is the capital city of Nicaragua.
What is managua
400
Was born in Colombia and grew up here surrounded by all the latin and colombian music styles such as cumbia, son, tambores etc which all were to become part of his own musical repetoir later on. But also listening and getting inspired by salsa stars from outside of Colombia.
Who is Joe Arroyo
400
Los Caifanes is a (----style) band from (------- country)
rock Mexico
400
Is a specific rock sub genre, born in Argentina, Its public is mostly composed by young people belonging to the popular sectors.
Rock Chabon
400
Used by, and in reference to, U.S. citizens of Mexican descent
Chicano
400
Hayno is a rural music of this country.
What is Peru
500
Was born in the South Bronx, New York, to Nuyorican parents. He picked up the trumpet from a young age, and later switched to trombone, inspired by the all-trombone sound of Mon Rivera and Barry Rogers. He was signed to Fania Records at 15 and recorded his first album at age 17, which ultimately sold more than 300,000 copies.
Who is Willie Colon
500
Won 3 Grammy’s, 5 Latin Grammy’s and 10 Premio Lo Nuestro’s Band members: Fernando “Fher” Olvera (lead singer), Alex Gonzalez (drummer), Sergio Vallin (guitarist), Juan Calleros (bassist). Mexican band
Mana
500
A type of Cuban music originating in Havana which combines elements from the rumba, son Cubano, and other contemporary non-Latin styles like jazz and funk. It was developed by percussionists and bands such as Changuito of Los Van Van.
What is Songo
500
Born in 1921 he was a prolific composer who wrote more than 3,000 works. He played the bandoneon and his music was controversial.
Who is Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
500
It is the capital city of Nicaragua
What is Managua