Introduction
It is safe to say that the communities of the New World and their cultures had a unique genesis that is drastically different from any African, European, or Asian one. On the basis of the cultural heritage of their overseas ancestors, they developed their own art, literature, and music. Latino-American music is one example of this process of cultural evolution. In this work, there will be contrasted and compared new styles of popular music, examples of which are Os Passistas by Caetano Veloso and Suerte by Shakira, with their cultural predecessors.
Cultural Changes
In the course of any cultural development, some elements leave, and some remain, Latino-American music is no exception. The things that remain are the emotionality of the vocals, the dancing nature of the rhythm, and musical instruments unique to the Latino-American region, such as the conga and maracas (Shakira, 2001). However, there is no academic character in the manner of singing of musical performers of new styles. Another change is the increased complexity of the structure of musical works (Veloso, 1998). The combination of factors such as Iberian cultural heritage, isolation, and current globalization has created the out-and-outer sound of Latino-American music. Nowadays, almost any listener can clearly distinguish Latino-American music from all other genres.
Conclusion
In this work, the cultural development and shift of Latino-American music have been analyzed here. Remaining and lost cultural elements, overall changes, and cultural syncretism were discussed. The Latino-American community and culture continue to grow and change, as do other ones. Instead of isolation, globalization has become the main driver of change. It can be said that not only the societies of the New World will unite into a single diverse community in the future, but the whole world.
References
Shakira. (2001). Suerte (Whenever, Wherever) [Song]. On Laundry Service [Album]. Epic Records.
Veloso, C. (1998). Os Passistas [Song]. On Livro [Album]. Nonesuch Records.