With the growth of New York’s Mexican population comes an increased presence of Mexican music, dance, and culture. Cathy Ragland, author of Musica Norteña: Mexican Migrants Creating a Nation between Nations (Temple University Press, 2009) traces the various styles of Mexican music that have become part of the city’s musical landscape.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Traditional Music and Dance.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
