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University of Washington ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco spotlights the roots of tejano (Latins living in Texas) music.

Ethnomusicologist Rob Carroll from the University of Washington Music School takes you to San Francisco where Latin musicians changed the face of rock and roll.

Join ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco for a look at the strong women who made their mark with Latin music in Texas.

Pachuco is a Mexican-American underground culture created by young people. Join UW’s Francisco Orozco for a taste of how this movement influenced pop music in the US.

Ethnomusicologist Shannon Dudley spotlights the popular style reggaeton and its impact on US pop.

Join Professor Shannon Dudley for a look at hip hop culture and its relationship to Latin music.

University of Washington’s Shannon Dudley explores the meeting of Latin music and disco in US Pop.

Ethnomusicologist Shannon Dudley spotlights the music of the Caribbean, its transformations and impact on US pop.

Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Barrios-Miranda illuminate the artists and style of this legendary Latin genre and its part in US pop music.

One of the most important Latino styles to take the stage in the US, Eastside style is explained by Professor Michelle Habell-Pallan from the University of Washington.

Francisco Orozco honors Tejano (Mexicans living in Texas) musicians and their contributions to U.S. pop music since the 1920’s.

The mambo and other Latin rhythm styles influenced famous US musicians like James Brown and Marvin Gaye. University of Washington music professors Shannon Dudley and Marisol Berrios-Miranda give you the lowdown on rumba and it’s impact on US pop.

Rob Carroll, a University of Washington ethnomusicologist paints a portrait of rock guitar legend Santana.

Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Berrios-Miranda illuminate the elements of this legendary Latin music style and it’s part in US pop music.

Professor Michelle Habell-Pallan traces the edge of pop music, and how Latino musicians have been among the bravest people to explore new styles and genres.

Ethnomusicologist Robert F. Carroll from the University of Washington Music School takes you to the all-too-unknown place where Latin musicians changed the face of rock and roll.

Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Barrios-Miranda focus in on cha cha cha rhythm and its infusion into US Pop songs.

Latin women in the United States made a huge impact on US pop music. Michelle Habell-Pallan clues you in.

University of Washington Ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco spotlights chicano soul musicians.