American Latin Music

Focusing on the evolution of Latin music in the U.S., the book highlights influential artists from both Latin America and the U.S. It chronicles early crossover successes like Tito Puente and Carlos Santana, explores the rise of Latin pop with Gloria Estefan in the 1980s, and details the genre's explosive popularity in the early 2000s with stars like Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez. The narrative culminates in a discussion of Latin music's current impact on American culture, including the emergence of Latin hip-hop artists like Pitbull.