The University of Washington School of Music, Experience Music Project and KEXP Documentaries team up to present: “American Sabor: Latino Innovators in US Pop Music”.
Each radio feature was co-produced by its University of Washington narrator and KEXP Producer Michele Myers, except for the English versions of: Caribbean Fusions, Disco, Hip-hop, Reggaeton and all Spanish versions which were produced by Shannon Dudley and Marisol Barrios-Miranda.
Assistants are Jacob Bennett and Kate Shantry.
Executive Producer is Kevin Cole.
These radio features are made possible by a grant from the American Music Partnership Seattle.
For more information on "American Sabor" see Experience Music Project's exhibit - open until September 7, 2008.
#1: Tejano Soul
University of Washington Ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco spotlights Chicano soul musicians.
#2: Women with Attitude
Latin women in the United States made a huge impact on US pop music. Michelle Habell-Pallan clues you in.
#3: Cha Cha
Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Barrios-Miranda focus in on Cha Cha Cha rhythm and its infusion into US Pop songs.
#4: Latin Rock
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.
#5: Punk to Banda Rap
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.
#6: Salsa
Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Berrios-Miranda illuminate the elements of this legendary Latin music style and it’s part in US pop music.
#7: Santana
Rob Carroll, a University of Washington ethnomusicologist paints a portrait of rock guitar legend Santana.
#8: Rumba, Mambo and Beyond
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.
#9: Tejano Mix
Francisco Orozco honors Tejano (Mexicans living in Texas) musicians and their contributions to U.S. pop music since the 1920’s.
#10: Eastside 60s Rock and Roll Revue
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.
#11: Bugalu
Ethnomusicologists Shannon Dudley and Marisol Barrios-Miranda illuminate the artists and style of this legendary Latin genre and its part in US pop music.
#12: Caribbean Fusions
Ethnomusicologist Shannon Dudley spotlights the music of the Caribbean, its transformations and impact on US pop.
#13: Disco
University of Washington’s Shannon Dudley explores the meeting of Latin music and disco in US Pop.
#14: Hip-hop
Join Professor Shannon Dudley for a look at hip hop culture and its relationship to Latin music.
#15: Reggaeton
Ethnomusicologist Shannon Dudley spotlights the popular style Reggaeton and its impact on US pop.
#16: Pachuco
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.
#17: Tejana Women
Join ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco for a look at the strong women who made their mark with Latin music in Texas.
#18: Pre-Latin Rock
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.
#19: Tejano Roots
University of Washington ethnomusicologist Francisco Orozco spotlights the roots of Tejano (Latins living in Texas) music.
