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From Latin jazz and mambo to salsa, Tejano, Chicano rock, Latin pop and reggaeton, LATIN MUSIC USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots and reveals the often overlooked influence of Latin music on jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll — and on all of American culture.

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Latin Music USA
Full episodes
8 VIDEOS

Hour 3: The Chicano Wave

56:04 Air Date 10/19/09

Hora 3: La Onda Chicana

56:04 Air Date 10/19/09

Hora 4: Divas y Superestrellas

55:30 Air Date 10/18/09

Hour 4: Divas & Superstars

55:30 Air Date 10/18/09

Hora 1: Puentes

55:50 Air Date 10/14/09

Hora 2: La Revolucion de Salsa

55:49 Air Date 10/13/09

Hour 2: The Salsa Revolution

55:49 Air Date 10/12/09

Preview

2:53 Air Date 09/14/09