Latin pop usually combines upbeat Latin music with American pop music. Latin pop is commonly associated with Spanish-language pop, rock, and dance music.
In the Philippines, a type of love song known as the Kundiman had existed since the early 19th century. But in the early 20th century Kundiman had developed into art song. The term Kundiman comes from the Tagalog phrase “kung hindi man” or “if it were not so”.
Mariachi, also known as Música Ranchera or Ranchero, is the best known regional Mexican music genre in the world, making it a global Mexican symbol. The topics that Mariachi music deals with are usually love-related: The genre is especially known for its lyrics involving heartbreak and drinking to forget.
Vivid, evocative, passionate and colorful--these are adjectives frequently used to describe the music of Spain. Spanish music is infused with rhythm due to the major influence of dance; the region of Catalonia alone is the source of over 200 traditional dances.
The music of Spain has a long history. It has played an important role in the development of Western music, and has greatly influenced Latin American music. Spanish music is often associated with traditional styles such as flamenco and classical guitar.
Probably, but for the sake of it, here are the 10 most popular song inm the world according to YouTube.
- Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft.
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – 5.2 billion views.
- Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft.
- Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk ft.
- PSY – Gangnam Style – 3.9 billion views.
- Justin Bieber – Sorry – 3.4 billion views.
Flamenco – the Dance of Spain.
When we say “pre-Hispanic” or “pre-Spanish”, it pertains to a period in a particular nation's history that was not yet colonized by Spain. In both dates, historians contend that prior to the advent of the Spaniards, we Filipinos already have our own culture, our own civilization.
In form, therefore, the pre- Spanish government of the country was a monarchy, with the Datu, like other monarchs, rising to power mainly by inheritance, although. there were other ways, such as wisdom, physical prowess, and. wealth, whereby anyone could become the chief of the state.
Legends are a form of prose the common theme of which is about the origin of a thing, place, location or name. The events are imaginary, devoid of truth and unbelievable. Old Filipino customs are reflected in these legends. Its aim is to entertain.
Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
- A. LEGENDS. Legends are a form of prose the common theme of which is about the origin of a thing, place, location or name.
- B. FOLK TALES.
- C. THE EPIC AGE.
- D. FOLK SONGS.
- OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY.
- E. Epigrams, Riddles, Chants, Maxims, Proverbs or Sayings.
were focused on the snake and on Maria. When Maria saw the snake was still struggling, she shouted: “Taga, Ilog! Taga, Ilog.” (Cut Ilog! Cut Ilog!)
Kulintang music is not part of any religious practice.While it's been heard pre-Spanish occupation, it has nothing to do with Islam. Its association with Islam has become a tactic for the Spanish conquistadors to create a divide as they found it hard to infiltrate the Mindanao region.
Legends are a form of prose the common theme of which is about the origin of a thing, place, location or name. The events are imaginary, devoid of truth and unbelievable. Old Filipino customs are reflected in these legends. Its aim is to entertain.
Musical practices that survive from the colonial period with an intact performance tradition are often reworked, or invented, to serve modern institutional and nationalist purposes, and often function as indicators of Philippine nationality both in the Philippines and abroad.
The typical folk song is strophic: the tune is repeated several times with successive stanzas of a poem. Tunes may have from two to eight lines, but most often there are four. The musical interrelationship among the lines is described as the form.
Famous Spanish Artists and Their Masterpieces. A number of great artists have lived and worked in Spain. Among the most famous are El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso, one of the most prolific artists in history and a major figure in 20th-century art.
Musical CultureA major difference between the music of Spain and that of Latin America is the message they tend to convey. While Spanish music is often characterized by celebrations and spirited dances, Latin American music tend to convey their collective struggles and goals.
This is the Sardana: the traditional national dance of Catalunya. It is important to the Catalans - not only does it bring the people of Catalunya together; it is a symbol of their national pride and identity.
From the baroque brush strokes of Diego Velázquez and religious relics of El Greco to Pablo Picasso's concept of Cubism and the surrealist sphere inhabited by Salvador Dalí, Spanish art is among the world's best and it draws people to the country year in and year out.
Another great Spanish musical instrument is the maracas. Latin dances like salsa traditionally use this type of Spanish musical instrument. Maracas may have evolved from the Tupi language in Brazil called Ma-ra-kah.
The flamenco dress, also known as sevillana dress or gypsy dress, is also the clothing that flamenco dancers wear is their performances and is one of the most characteristic and colorful elements of this universal art.
