Скачать или смотреть The Latino influence in Country Music

Latino influence runs deep in country music, even though it might not always be readily apparent.

Do you know thanks to our friends in Mexico, many in the US heard country music on the radio for the first time, in the 1930's, as "Border blaster" radio stations in the Mexico pumped in country tunes deep into the U.S.A.

Roots in the West: The very image of the cowboy and the romanticized Wild West owe a debt to Mexican vaqueros, the original horse-mounted cattle herders. Their traditions and music blended with European folk styles to form the foundation of country music.

Modern Country Latino: Today, there's a resurgence of interest in Latino roots within country music. Artists are blending elements of Latin music with country styles, creating a vibrant "Country Latino" movement.

So, the next time you hear a twangy guitar or a heartfelt country ballad, remember the Latino influence that helped shape this beloved genre.

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