From the archives: flamenco, rock and songs of rebellion from Spain
Flamenco is only one of the many genres that Spanish musicians have drawn from. Other styles explored in this wide-ranging episode American jazz, heavy metal and everything in between. Patrick Escudero/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images hide caption
Flamenco is only one of the many genres that Spanish musicians have drawn from. Other styles explored in this wide-ranging episode American jazz, heavy metal and everything in between.
Patrick Escudero/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesWhat is Latin music? This is a question Alt.Latino has wrestled with in the past, but feels evergreen to larger conversations around national identity, history and musical traditions.
Spain occupies an interesting space in conversations around defining Latin music. For decades, music from Latin America and Spain have existed in similar spaces — drawing on each other for influence, being celebrated and recognized in conjunction. That is why this week we look to our archive to feature conversations about Spain and Spanish music, as well as conversations with artists whose impact reverberated throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
This episode is hosted and produced by Alt.Latino intern, Vita Dadoo.