The influence of Latin American music on American popular music comes mainly from South American and Cuban dance music. Starting with “The Peanut Vendor” in 1928, John Clark highlights music by talented artists including: Xavier Cugat ("Brazil"), Ritchie Valens ("Tampico"), Jimmy Dorsey ("Besame Mucho"), mambo king Perez Prado, Herb Albert, and many others. Enjoy the stories and sounds as we learn about hits of the 40s, 50s, and 60s in this energetic and upbeat program.

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