College - Author 1

College of Liberal Arts

Department - Author 1

World Languages and Cultures Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BA in Spanish

Date

4-2024

Primary Advisor

Martha Carolina Galvan-Mandujano, College of Liberal Arts, World Languages and Cultures Department

Abstract/Summary

This paper titled El nacimiento del rock en español: ¿Cómo fue que este género de música latina tuvo éxito? will cover information regarding the Spanish rock movement. This essay compares what is written in this paper to that of prior scholars to show that although they do bring valid points, there is a lot more than many of us realize. There are various articles and reports written about the movement, but many do not explain the creation of the movement, let alone its survival in the music industry as a new genre that some had never heard of or had no faith in. This research paper will focus on how this came to be in Mexico where many famous bands originated from, as well as how the United States perceived this new music in the market. I aim to show the differing perspectives people had, as well as explain the genre’s huge marketing success.

I will also analyze the bands themselves, explaining their distinct styles and why they became popular. I will show how they promoted this musical movement inside and outside of the United States through my analysis of interviews as well as articles from different periods explaining the impacts they had inside and outside of the Latino/x communities. In the end, I will add my own experiences to confirm some of the details mentioned in these articles and interviews, as well as give my firsthand account of what it looks like to be at one of these concerts.

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