Spanish music

Puerto Rican have influence my development immensely and mold me into the woman I am today. Like I mention in the introduction, I’m 100% Puerto Rican born and raised. This means that I’m bilingual in English and Spanish and use “Spanglish” as my main language combining the mix of Spanish, African and Taino heritage that I have running through my veins. According to other cultures, the language that Puerto Ricans speak tends to be the “ghetto version” of…

Being raised in a Mexican family, Litzy communicated in Spanish only for the first three years of her life. Her mother, an elementary school teacher decided it would be beneficial for Litzy to “master” Spanish since they have relatives who only speak and understand Spanish. With the goal of achieving bilingualism, Litzy’s mother did not introduce English until Litzy turned 4 years old; a year before entering school. Litzy’s mother, and stepfather tend to communicate in both languages often using…

and erotema develop a powerful message. Under the oppression of the dominant cultures of the United States and Mexico, Chicanos find themselves forced to suppress their dialect of Spanish. This and an overall pride…

Culture is the way we dress, the food we eat, art we make, music we play, and the way live. The Mexican culture was influenced by the Spanish, who sailed over from Europe, its a mix of old and new. It is made up of the custom and traditions of many people, starting with the religion, to celebrating, to arts, music, dancing, and food. Catholic missionaries first arrived from Spain in the early 1500. They converted millions of indigenous people to Catholicism, and natives were too afraid to resist…

keep reading and find why everybody knows when they hear the phrase “Azucar” (Celia C.). When I was a child, I remember that people talked about Celia Cruz and at that time I had no idea who was that person, until I grew up and I started listening music and the Salsa rhymo (what is salsa?) was part of my listening; however, I found that Celia Cruz was a Cuban singer that migrated to the United Sates in the 60s and until her dead she never went back to Cuba no because she did not wanted it just…

When the Spanish came into Peru, Spanish speakers mistreated bilingual Peruvians (Quechua and Spanish). They are treated like children and also as second rate citizens which means that they are not allowed to enter some locations. An example would be the Larco mall in Peru. Another type of discrimination…

find something to be as passionate about as I am baseball." The day I sat in my first Spanish class, I was intrigued, and now 6…

learning Spanish I decided to study where it is spoken and about the culture in those areas. Language is a huge part of culture so it is important to learn about it. Spanish is the official or co-official language in over 20 countries and millions outside those countries speak it. I spent the week researching information about the Spanish culture, including their food, traditional clothing, music and dances. I looked up articles online about Hispanic culture and I also asked my Spanish-speaking…

ones and fill it with their favorite food and pan muerto, a sweet Spanish bread made only during this special day. Another day she enjoys is Dia de los Reyes or “Three Kings Day” on January 6th. This day encompasses the bible story of the three wise men who journeyed towards a star that lead them to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. She shared with me that there was a tradition where a family would cut the Rosca de Reyes, another Spanish bread, but shaped in a huge oval ring. The family members…

Recreation and Pop Culture of Spain Spain is such a diverse country both geographically and culturally. Spain has much different music, clothes, and dances that separate it from the rest of the world. From the annual Bull Run to the Tomatina, there are so many things Spain has to offer to the world. Spain’s national anthem is, “Himno Nacional Espanol” or “Marcha Real”, and it is the only national anthem that has no words. It was used during 1770-1822 and was restored in 1823. The reason why…