MIAMI.- In recent years the music Latina has grown exponentially in USA. Therefore, as a way of recognizing the significance of these genres and their contribution to a more diverse society, senators Ben Ray Luján (DN.M) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla), hand in hand with Emilio Estefan and People magazine in Spanish, have promoted the Latin Music Appreciation Month initiative.
The objective of this bipartisan resolution is that each year, the month of May is seen as a season in which Hispanics linked to the music industry can celebrate the contributions of their art in a market that is increasingly attracted to these genres. .
“As one of the only Hispanics in the United States Senate, it is my honor to introduce this resolution that recognizes Hispanic and Latino achievements in music and culture. The impact of Hispanic and Latino artists in the United States and in everyone is immeasurable from driving cultural trends to achieving business success and it is worth celebrating,” said Senator Lujn.
“I hope that May will be designated Latin Music Appreciation Month to inspire millions and appreciate the talents of artists and performers,” he added, according to the magazine. People in Spanish.
The initiative was conceived at the end of 2021 by Vernica Viviana Vega Wilson, national director of digital sales for People en Espaol and Dotdash Meredith Latino.
And it was in 2023 when, after months of work to shape the project, Vega joined the efforts of Estefan, Arriola Maurice, founder of the public affairs firm Operativo and former director of Alliances in the White House of President Joe Biden, and the senators of Lujn y Rubio Latin descent.
Enrichment of culture
For his part, Senator Marco Rubio pointed out that celebrating Latin music is recognizing that these genres have enriched American culture, as well as being a tribute to countless artists.
“Hispanic Americans have made significant contributions to our nation and the music industry. Designating May 2024 as Latin Music Appreciation Month recognizes the important role music has played in enriching the lives of many people.” “Latin Music Appreciation Month pays tribute to our culture and the many composers, singers and composers who have shaped the diverse Hispanic communities of our nation,” he commented.
Emilio EstefanCuban-American musician and producer, has been a fundamental piece in the expansion of Hispanic genres in the US market, through his musical group Miami Sound Machine.
In this sense, Estefan becomes the promoter of this project that he claims highlights the history of Latin music.
“Since the beginning of my career, my purpose has always been to elevate the culture and music of the great masters who, although sometimes not recognized, have been a constant source of inspiration. The recognition of Latin Music Month marks a “A crucial moment to highlight the true history of our music, which transmits a diversity of styles from all corners of the world. These sounds have influenced many generations and continue to be the inspiration for new ones.”
Likewise, People en Español magazine, which has been in existence for almost three decades, has been key in promoting Latin artists who have made their way in the United States.
“For about 30 years, People in Spanish has been proudly writing the first draft of the history of Latin music in the United States. In our pages and digital space we have covered the greats, from Celia to Santana, from Los Tigres to Yankee, from Gloria to Selena, and we will continue to cover the contributions of generations to come as we join this effort to honor their influence on the world of music. music,” explained María Morales, senior editorial director of the brand.
