"Demonstrates a non-purist, open ear that is rare and welcome.a solid, up-to-date and balanced examination."- Kirkus Reviews. "Roberts treats his subject with singular affection and respect only a true fan and student can give.makes the unclear clear, tracing the history of 'Americanized Latin' music on records, the stage, and in the movies as well as an informative look at the genuine Latin styles that evoked the fad fires."-Carlos de Leon, Nuestro Magazine. "Roberts cares passionately about Latin music and he is able to describe what he hears in it clearly enough to enable the non-Latin listener to hear it, too."-Robert Palmer, The New York Times Book Review.
LATIN TINGE UPDATE
With an update on the jazz scene and the careers of legendary musicians as well as newer bands on the circuit, the second edition of The Latin Tinge sheds new light on a rich and complex subject: the crucial contribution that Latin rhythms are making to our uniquely American idiom. Now, in this revised second edition, Roberts updates the history of Latin American influences on the American music scene over the last twenty years.įrom the merengue wave to the great traditions of salsa and norteña music to the fusion styles of Cubop and Latin rock, Roberts provides a comprehensive review. With the first edition of The Latin Tinge, John Storm Roberts offered revolutionary insight into the enormous importance of Latin influences in U.S. Latino rap has brought a musical revolution, while Latin and Brazilian jazz are ever more significant on the jazz scene.
The Tejano superstar Selena and the tango revival both in the dance clubs and on Broadway are only the most obvious symptoms of how central Latin music is to American musical life.
LATIN TINGE SERIES
This program will have you dancing in your seat!Īperio, Music of the Americasis a Houston-based ensemble dedicated to presenting unique chamber music in performances that showcase contemporary composers from the Americas. Jazz pianist Phillip Hall appears with Aperio’s ensemble under the baton of Maestro Marlon Chen. We’re LIVE on stage and online! You can choose to watch it on our website here, our YouTube Channel here, or Facebook here!Īperio, Music of the Americas presents Lush Life & Latin Beats – orchestral showstoppers by Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, Arturo Marquez, & Michael Torke. Tickets will be available here starting June 11 at 9:00 AM!!
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