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November 12, 2012
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Hispanic Heritage Megamix 2012

Rhapsody Latin Week 2012

by Rhapsody

Latin music is a fertile, labyrinthine, deeply fascinating universe, and at Rhapsody we love and study it all, from vintage tango to Mexican New Wave, OG superstars to new pop heavyweights, ñu-cumbia to reggaeton. This week, Rhapsody editor Rachel Devitt dives deep into all of it, with an epic mix of essays, playlists, album guides and beyond, aided by the talents and insights of outside writers and critics from the likes of Billboard, NPR and the underground blogosphere. There's a ton here to read, absorb and most importantly hear, whether you're an expert or a curious newcomer. Dig in.

Rhapsody Latin Week 2012 Posts
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Latin Music's Quiet Crossover

From Richie Valens to Serena to J.Lo to Romeo, the invasion has never stopped.

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Latin Music's Quiet Crossover
The Rise of Ñu-Cumbia

A classic Latin sound gets a hip, thrilling makeover from some young innovators.

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The Rise of Ñu-Cumbia
Cheat Sheet: Regional Mexican

Diving deep into a complex universe, from Gerardo Ortiz to Jenni Rivera and beyond.

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Cheat Sheet: Regional Mexican
Latin Music's Queer Revolution: Proud, If Not Always Out

How Juan Gabriel, Chavela Vargas, Rita Indiana and others changed hearts and minds.

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Latin Music's Queer Revolution...
The Violent, Seedy, Thrilling Roots of Tango

Tracing the gangster rap of Latin music back to the streets of Argentina and Uruguay.

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The Violent, Seedy, Thrilling Roots...
Mexico's New Wave

Tracking a wild new sound from El Conjunto Nueva Ola to Café Tacvba to 3BallMTY.

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Mexico's New Wave
Latin O.G.'s

Vincente Hernández, Los Tigres del Norte and other veteran Latin chart-toppers.

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Latin O.G.'s
Your New Favorite Latin Stars

Deborah de Corral, Leslie Grace and other young contenders for musical immortality.

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Your New Favorite Latin Stars
Cheat Sheet: Urban Latin

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Cheat Sheet: Urban Latin
The Latin-R&B Connection

Romeo Santos, Grupo Fantasma and other crossover kings

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The Latin-R&B Connection
Radio: Ranchero

Get in touch with your inner mariachi via our expertly curated station

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Radio: Ranchero
Latin Dance Megamix

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Latin Dance Megamix
Alt-Folklorico y Más: Latin's Outer Fringes

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Alt-Folklorico y Más: Latin's Outer...
Cheat Sheet: Latin Alt Divas

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Cheat Sheet: Latin Alt Divas
A Guide to Great Latin Pop Divas

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A Guide to Great Latin Pop Divas
Cheat Sheet: Rise of Bachata

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Cheat Sheet: Rise of Bachata
Senior Year, 2005: Reggaeton Breaks Out

Daddy Yankee, Wisin Y Yandel and more crossover stars

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Senior Year, 2005: Reggaeton Breaks Out
Cheat Sheet: Latin Arena Rock

From Maná to Café Tacuba and far beyond.

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Cheat Sheet: Latin Arena Rock
Source Material: Chavela Vargas, Live at Carnegie Hall

Source Material: Chavela Vargas: Diving deep into the Mexican superstar's fantastic 'Live at Carnegie Hall'

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Source Material: Chavela Vargas, Live...