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Britannica Escolar
Spanish language database. Search by artist name. Concentrate on reference sources and biographies.

Biography in Context
Search for famous Latin American musicians by name

Encyclopedia Britannica
Search for Latin American musical styles, countries, instruments, and people.

Student Resources in Context
Search for Latin American music styles or the names of Latin American musicians

World History in Context
Search for Latin American musical styles, countries, instruments, and people.

East Library Home Page
PASSWORDS FOR HOME ACCESS - Available in Library and in Library's online Schoology Resources folder (if you don't already belong to the Library Schoology group, use Access Code CRZWF-Z8DD2 to join)

Latin Pop

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Latin Rock/Pop
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

General Information

Bio
Search biography.com for the names of famous Latin American Musicians. Great overview on their lives.
Latin American Network Info Center
Regional and country-specific Latin American music resources
Oxford Music Online
A general overview of the history of Latin American music
Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Musician biographies and interviews- search by name, style, or country
Essential Latin Music Genres
"An Overview of Today's Most Popular Genres, Rhythms and Styles in Latin Music"
Billboard
Search Billboard Magazine online for musicians to find overviews, biographies, chart histories, and relevant articles.

Mambo

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Mambo
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

Reggaeton

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Reggaeton
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

Chicano Rock

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Chicano Rock
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

Tejano

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Tejano
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

Salsa

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Salsa
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!

Latin Jazz

Smithsonian American Sabor Exhibit
Overview of Latin Jazz
PBS Latin Music USA
Explore the music: genres, songs, instruments, and more. Mine this site for keywords, and use their suggested web links under 'Find Resources'!