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Artists - Leavitt, Raphy - Music of Puerto Rico
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Bandleader, pianist, composer, arranger, and producer Raphy Leavitt was born 17 September 1948, in the Puerta De Tierra section of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Born into a middle class family, Leavitt’s mother died when he was only three years old. Ten years later, he was left an orphan on the death of his father. However, Leavitt showed a great interest in music at an early age and began playing the accordian. Would perform Leavitt’s own compositions. The success of the song afforded Leavitt and the band the ...
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Artists - Nazario, Rafael - Music of Puerto Rico
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Born in Puerto Rico, singer, songwriter and pianist, Rafael Antonio Nazario now resides in the United States. As with many musicians, Nazario has held many different jobs while trying to make his mark as a professional in the world of music; from piano salesman to teacher, actor and more. Fortunately, talent brings the hoped for success, as it did for Nazario. The evidence is in his album, Patria Añorada. And other influences such samba, merengue.
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Music of Puerto Rico
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An educational resource published by Evan Bailyn. So that relations with the people of Puerto Rico can be enhanced through an appreciation of their music. Photo with permission from LaDanza.com. And to instill a sense of pride in Puerto Ricans for their music so that it will inspire their creativity and foment the arts. Dedicated to exploring the full breadth and depth of Puerto Rican music. From the soft rhythm of the Puerto Rican danza. To the traditional folk. Music, and plenas. What's new at this site.
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Artists - A-F - Music of Puerto Rico
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Acevedo Sosa, Plácido. Acosta, Juan F. Alberto, José “El Canario”. Antonio Cabán Vale (El Topo). Camarero Cruz, Michael John. Campos Parsi, Héctor. Colón Zayas, Edwin. Curet Alonso, Tite. D’Leon, Oscar. DeJesus Negrón, Benito. Dipiní, Carmen Delia. DLG (Dark Latin Groove). Duchesne Mondriguez, Rafael. Dueño Colón, Braulio. Estremera Colón, Carlos Enrique. Fiel A La Vega.
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Instruments: Guiro - Music of Puerto Rico
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At least some of the instruments used in traditional Puerto Rican music are believed to have originated with the Taíno people. Most noteworthy is the güiro, a notched hollowed-out gourd, which was adapted from a pre-Colombian instrument. Others maintain that similar instruments were also used in other parts of Central and South America and brought to Puerto Rico by the Arawak indians. Music but is less often used in salsa. Modern güiros are also made of metal, plasic or even fiberglass. The scaper is...
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Essays - Music of Puerto Rico
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Does Music Have Cognitive "Spin-offs"? La Nueva Canción en Puerto Rico. The Collaboration of Willie Colón/Rubén Blades at Fania Records. La Salsa; Fenomeno Sociocultural en el Caribe Hispano.
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Artists - Garay, Lorena - Music of Puerto Rico
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Contributed by: Mike Iñigo. Lorena Garay, a native of Puerto Rico, plays guitar music that reflects her unique background - her roots in Latin music and her formal training in classical guitar. At the Hartt School, and the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. She plays a range of solo styles from traditional classical guitar, to a beautiful blend of Spanish guitar and lively Latin rhythms - an unforgettable journey through the strings of Latin America, Spain and Puerto Rico. Tugs at the heartstrings.
