An Introduction to Women in Latin American Music

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Examines some of the most famous 20th- and 21st-century Latin American women pioneers—composers and singers—within the musical traditions of boleros, salsa, Mariachi, Tejano music, and contemporary pop. We’ll investigate how these individual women, with each week focusing on two artists, through their performances, established their status as musical stars, some of whom became globally recognized, by embodying an iconic identity. We aim to comprehend the profound cultural impact and extensive influence of these performers within the social, political, and cultural contexts that have shaped Latin American music.