The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Urban Explained

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The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Urban Explained

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Feb 28, 2020

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The story of Latin America has always been reflected in music. We asked a music writer, a college professor and reggaeton pioneer to help us understand the history and nuance of Latin Urban's dominance in pop music.

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Feb 28, 2020

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The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Urban Explained

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