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Describe the development of Mexican mariachi music. What are the origins of this style and how has it changed over the years? Explain how mariachi songs have come to represent Mexico and its people in both positive and negative ways. |
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Why was the development of the danzón an important factor in developing a Cuban identity? How does the danzón-mambo differ from the danzón? |
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What was the underlying motivation in the creation of the cha cha chá? How is this different from other Cuban music and dance styles? |
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What are some distinctive features of 1950s mambo music? What events caused the decreased popularity of the mambo and Latin music in general? |
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Discuss how "Oye Como Va" (disk 4, tracks 7, 8 and 10) relates to the emergence of a pan-Latino identity. How does this identity extend beyond Latinos who are living in the United States? |
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