Latin American/Hispanic

Resources in this category:

Andanzas al Web Latino
http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/latino.html

"A collection of web resources by and about Latinos and Hispanics in the U.S., with a special emphasis on the U.S.-Mexico border region. The site is divided into seven categories: Major Latino Gateways; Gateways to Latin America; Cultural links; Political links; Economic links; Listservs and newsgroups." Annotated.

Batanga: Latin Music Internet Radio
http://www.batanga.com/en/

A source for a wide variety of Latin music genres ranging from popular to Norteño/Banda/Corridos, to Cubanísimo. Contents include interviews, reviews, videoclips, and links to radio broadcasts. Available in both English and Spanish.

El Boricua
http://www.elboricua.com/

An educational site dedicated to Puerto Rico's culture and history. Specifically designed for second and third generation Boricuas as a place where they can learn about their roots in English in simple and basic terms. Information about the Taínos (the original inhabitants of the island), African cultural influence, national symbols, children's songs, holidays, poets, and food (including recipes).

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/chh/index.htm

"Explore the Hispanic American experience through biographies, activities, mportant dates and more." Includes biographies of 50 notable Hispanic Americans, a Hispanic American history timeline, a quiz, and other activities.

Glossary of Terms Relating to Afro-Caribbean Music
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/glossary?uofoIoNx;;558

Descarga, a online resource for finding and purchasing CDs, books, videos, and other materials related to Afro-Latin music, has published this glossary of terms, which includes information on instruments and music styles.

Hispanic America USA
http://www.neta.com/~1stbooks/content.htm

Highlights the contributions of Hispanics to American and world history. Includes biographies of astronauts, military heroes, athletes, and politicians.

Hispano Music and Culture from the Northern Rio Grande: The Juan B. Rael Collection
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rghome.html

"Hispano Music and Culture of the Northern Rio Grande: The Juan B. Rael Collection is an online presentation of a multi-format ethnographic field collection documenting religious and secular music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. In 1940, Juan Bautista Rael of Stanford University, a native of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, used disc recording equipment supplied by the Archive of American Folk Song (now the Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center) to document alabados (hymns), folk drama, wedding songs, and dance tunes. The recordings included in the Archive of Folk Culture collection were made in Alamosa, Manassa, and Antonito, Colorado, and in Cerro and Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. In addition to these recordings, the collection includes manuscript materials and publications authored by Rael which provide insight into the rich musical heritage and cultural traditions of this region."

Latino On-line News Network
http://www.latnn.com/

"Grafico: the Latino News Magazine, provides [the] audience with in-depth feature stories on topics and issues which impact the Latino community. From Politics to the Arts, Grafico¹s staff strives to deliver insightful pieces that will provoke thought and discussion... LATNN.com News delivers daily news stories of particular interest to Latinos nationally as well as in Latin America through [their] news wire service provider, Agencia EFE." The site is available in English and Spanish.

Mundo Latino
http://www.mundolatino.org/

One of the first Web sites created that is entirely in Spanish. Maintained by writers, journalists, artists, and investigators in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, United States, Holland, Mexico and Venezuela. Selection of the best Web sites in Spanish. Links to hundreds of Spanish language news sources, chat rooms, and educational sites.

Piazzolla.Org: The Internet Home of Astor Piazzolla and his Tango Nuevo
http://www.piazzolla.org/

Available in both Spanish and English. Dedicated to the music of Argentinean, Astor Piazolla. Features include an extensive biography and an audio library.

RootsWorld: Latin, The Caribbean, and South America
http://www.rootsworld.com/rw/feature/latin-caribe.html

A collection of interviews, articles and CD reviews related to the Latin music of the Caribbean and South America.

RootsWorld: South America, Central America and Mexico
http://www.rootsworld.com/rw/feature/sa.html

A collection of interviews, articles and CD reviews related to the Latin music of South America, Central America, and Mexico

Salsa & Merengue
http://www.salsa-merengue.co.uk/revealit/explode.html

Available in both English and Spanish, this site explores the Latin genres salsa and merengue through music and dance. Histories of both genres are included as well as a glossary of terms.

Salsaartists.com
http://www.salsaartists.com/

Available in both English and Spanish. "The most current in salsa news and information, ...interactive chats and message boards, links to fan clubs, direct music and video downloads."

Spanish Literature
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48528

This IPL pathfinder provides some direction to learning about Spanish literature. Some resources on Spanish American literature have also been included. Both print and Internet sources are provided that cover several centuries of rich tradition.

Todo Tango
http://www.todotango.com/english/main.html

A site dedicated to the tango and available in both English and Spanish. A source for daily music news in Argentina, artist interviews, biographies, sheet music, lyrics, and audio files.