If you google "reggaeton," how many women artists will you see on your results page? Not a lot. To understand how and when the reggaeton genre started to make room for women artists, we have to start at the beginning - even before Ivy Queen, the Queen of Reggaeton. The origin story of reggaeton is complex and intricate: a male-dominated genre that is now gaining female momentum for women artists, globally. Nevertheless, its history has been ignored by the general public. Or is it just unknown to many? Thanks to resources like Spotify's "Loud" podcast, narrated by Ivy Queen, and the work of academic scholars, it doesn't have to be. Let's dive into how this Latino musical genre has been pushing the inclusivity boundaries of gender and sexuality.
Before Reggaeton, There Was Rap en Español
Many fans consider the start of reggaeton to have begun with the era of Daddy Yankee and Ivy Queen,...
Before Reggaeton, There Was Rap en Español
Many fans consider the start of reggaeton to have begun with the era of Daddy Yankee and Ivy Queen,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Natalie E. Ruiz-Perez
- Popsugar.com
Musical styles in Africa and the Caribbean have a long and closely intertwined history. One of the classic examples involves an interchange between the Congo and Cuba. In 1933, the company Emi launched a new series dedicated to reissuing recordings of Cuban son — tunes driven by a guitar-like instrument called a tres, a clave rhythm, and call-and-response vocals. International companies were expanding into African markets around the same time, and the son cuts proved to be not only a popular export, but an impactful one.
In the Congo, some listeners noticed...
In the Congo, some listeners noticed...
- 6/4/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (Ians/Wam) The London Symphony Orchestra enthralled the audience at the Abu Dhabi Festival with two superb concerts featuring world-class composers.
Orchestra conductor Kristjan Jarvi Tuesday night led a rousing performance of symphonic dances from Leonard Bernstein and Sergei Rachmaninov, as well as a gorgeous rendition of George Gershwin’s unique Rhapsody in Blue by pianist Wayne Marshall.
The second performance featured eminent British conductor Sir Colin Davis and violinist Arabella.
Orchestra conductor Kristjan Jarvi Tuesday night led a rousing performance of symphonic dances from Leonard Bernstein and Sergei Rachmaninov, as well as a gorgeous rendition of George Gershwin’s unique Rhapsody in Blue by pianist Wayne Marshall.
The second performance featured eminent British conductor Sir Colin Davis and violinist Arabella.
- 4/7/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Plus: Serani steps from behind the boards to in front of the microphone, in Mixtape Daily.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Shaheem Reid
Slaughterhouse
Photo: MTV News
Behind the Beats: Serani
Serani may be best known for his breakout hit "No Games," but the emerging Jamaican artist first made a name for himself crafting songs for some of his homeland's biggest stars.
"I'm a musician from birth, I played the keys from birth," Serani said. "As time went on, when I became a teenager I was listening to Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Capleton and Sizzla. I would listen to the beats and thought, 'Why are they on some of these? They could do better.' And I knew I had the talent to do it."
He got his start working as a musician, contributing to Wayne Marshall songs. Eventually he formed Daseca Productions with two partners, and the trio...
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Shaheem Reid
Slaughterhouse
Photo: MTV News
Behind the Beats: Serani
Serani may be best known for his breakout hit "No Games," but the emerging Jamaican artist first made a name for himself crafting songs for some of his homeland's biggest stars.
"I'm a musician from birth, I played the keys from birth," Serani said. "As time went on, when I became a teenager I was listening to Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Capleton and Sizzla. I would listen to the beats and thought, 'Why are they on some of these? They could do better.' And I knew I had the talent to do it."
He got his start working as a musician, contributing to Wayne Marshall songs. Eventually he formed Daseca Productions with two partners, and the trio...
- 10/9/2009
- MTV Music News
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