 This final episode is an exciting backstage look at the explosion of Latin pop into the English-language market. At the turn of the century, artists like Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Shakira became overnight sensations. But as music studios concentrated on star-driven pop, Latino youth gravitated toward a more urban-driven fusion, following Spanish-speaking rappers like Pitbull and rockers like Colombian-born Juanes, a Grammy Award–winning musician who has become a global phenomenon. It’s a rare look at the rise of an enduring musical and cultural sensation. Part of the series Latin Music U.S.A. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (60 minutes)
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