Explore the universal language
of Latin music. REGISTER NOW for our Latin Music History
On-Line course. This interactive course is designed by musician
Bobby Ramirez offering an intensive overview on the evolution
of contemporary Latin music covering over 100 years from the
late 1800s to the present.
Whether you're a music
student or a Latin music fan, this course will enhence your understanding
and appreciation for Latin music.
Course highlights include:
BIOGRAPHY
Learn
about some of the legends of Latin music--including Tito Puente,
Mongo Santamaria, Machito and his Afro-Cubans, Chico O'Farrill,
Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Antonio Carlos Jobim, more...
HISTORY
How did
Latin music evolve into the popular sound that is heard today?
Where did it come from?
INSTRUMENTS
Highlight
some of the more essential instruments use in the creation of
Latin music.
ESSENTIAL RECORDINGS
Listen
to some essential recordings that defined a sound, time and place
in contemporary Latin music history.
TOUR OF LATIN AMERICA
AND CARIBBEAN
Become
familiar with the music of many Latin America and the Caribbean:
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuban, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina,
Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and others.
RITMO CLAVE
Learn
about the clave rhythm which forms the basic building blocks
of what is known as "Salsa"
LATIN MUSIC STYLES
Learn
about the many diferent Latin styles of music--including: Salsa,
Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cubop, Cumbia, Samba, Bossa Nova,
and many others
NOTE: This course requires the participant
to allocate about 2-3 hours
per week to read, listen to recordings and write short essays.
COURSE FEE: $195 (US) plus study book - Duration
time is 8 weeks. Use the PayPal bottom above to register for
the course.
ALL THAT LATIN JAZZ Music Summer Camp workshop for kids and adults,
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