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Assignment: Reggaeton - the pride of Puerto Rico?

Assignment: Reggaeton - the pride of Puerto Rico?

FromThe Documentary Podcast


Assignment: Reggaeton - the pride of Puerto Rico?

FromThe Documentary Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico. The globally popular music reflects what’s going on in the cultural and political scene of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean Island.It started out as underground music in marginalised communities but was criticised for allegedly promoting violence and being too sexually explicit. Reggaeton has since been used as an anthem to overthrow a local governor and a way to criticise the island’s complex relationship with the United States. It’s also evolved from misogynist roots to reach new audiences in the LGBTQ community. Jane Chambers travels to Puerto Rico to meet the people and hear the music which is both maligned and revered.
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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