Spanish music

In the 19th century, colonies all over Latin America started revolting in an effort to break away from Spanish rule. Though one might assume that an independence movement as Gordon Wood wrote in his book, The Radicalism of the American Revolution, was “a full scale assault on dependency” (Wood 179). By saying this, Wood was trying to convey that social status was no longer determined by race or place of birth but rather by talent or merit. However, this statement does not apply to Mexico and…

Everybody cautions you Old Havana is a veneer, yet its incomprehensible not to be taken by its charms. In my lodging room, the delicate sound of guitars enters from the overhang. In the cobblestone road beneath, I watch youngsters play football, or soccer as we call it here in America. The range is greener than I envisioned, with trees growing sideways from elongated squares. Ladies stand protect in outlandishly contract entryways. Men play handball in the emptied out yard of one of the city's…

In Gloria Anzaldua’s, “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” she emphasizes her feelings on the racial, societal and cultural differences that she faces as a Mexican living in the United States. Anzaldua’s story starts with the setting of her at the dentist. She writes, “I hear the anger rising in his voice. My tongue keeps pushing out the wads of cotton, pushing back the drills, the long thin needles. And I think, how do you tame a wild tongue, train it to be quiet, how do you bridle and saddle it? How do…

My undocumented immigrant narrative I would like to tell you the story of when my grandma became a US citizen. My grandma went from chihuahua to the United States for the first time when she was 13. Her reason to go was because her mother died at age 37 and my great grandpa was not taking responsibility. She and her friend decided to go to the United States. When her friend and her decided to go, they had to cross a river. Her friend almost drowned and my grandma had to grab…

Economic Changes for Latin America Latin America has tackled destructive amounts of disastrous events; especially in the financial area with extreme debts owed to other countries. From the start of their fight for Independence; Latin American’s outlook on living situations, employment status, and import/exports has affected their economy. If I were asked to fix or solve these economic issues for Latin America I would simply begin with a plan; not a plan of overruling, war out bursting, or…

Firmly linked to its history of colonization, Central American beliefs still speaks of Europe. Yes, each country does have its own flavor, but there are some simplifications we can make. For instance, Spanish is the leading language of the region. Standing out a bit, Belize actually claims English as its official language, but this too speaks of European influence. After all, before the Europeans made shore, the ancient Mayans weren't greeting each other with hellos or holas. Adding to the…

Around 100km east of Seville in Spain lies a residential community of 2,700 individuals called Marinaleda. It's one of numerous farming based towns and towns in the area of Seville, encompassed by endless supply of level, horticultural fields. What makes Marinaleda diverse, undoubtedly from anyplace else in Spain and potentially Europe as well, is that for as far back as thirty years it has been a focal point of proceeding with work battle and a place where a living, creating and real type of…

always over; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. They even came over unannounced. For eight years I went to school with all of my cousins, so I saw my cousins, aunts, and uncles every day. There was always food being made, loud music and conversation, and us children running around. After thirty years of having loud conversations, constantly surrounded by family, and lots of spices in well-seasoned food; I’m sure you can imagine the culture shock went I entered into a calm,…

at the early age of 4 and had already learned Spanish in Mexico. However, I was able to learn English through the television programs in English. I wasn’t enrolled in a pre-school program and stayed home with my aunt. During free time, I would remember seeing a lot of Sesame Street, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Arthur, and Dragon Tales. And then when my parents came home, we would watch Spanish television programs. I believe that I was enhancing my Spanish vocabulary and picking up on the English…

In “Se Habla Espanol” the author, executive communication’s director for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Tanya Maria Barrientos, explains the struggles of a Latina who does not speak Spanish fluently. Barrientos has two main audiences who she is addressing. The first audience is mainstream America, such as her classmates and other people born in America that she desired to fit in with. She is trying to help them gain a better cultural understanding by exposing them to her personal views.…