Juan Luis Guerra Essays

  • Essay On Merengue And Bachata

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    The most notably known person from Dominican Republic today is not Predro Martinez, Josefina Baez, or the Alou brothers. It's Juan Luis Guerra, the singer, songwriter, and producer, whose music has been internationally recognized. His music consists of the popular music style of merengue, bachata, and among the fusion of other musical rhythms. Guerra's success has further exposed Dominican culture to the world at large. Merengue and bachata are among the most popular music genres of the Dominican

  • Essay On Bachata

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    Music is essential to any culture. Its a vital part of being human and can significantly impact our lives. No matter where one is from, music is an escape that everyone seeks because they can relate to it. This social link keeps us tied to the world, even with different cultures and languages. Afro-Latinos have helped shape the music in America, many times with help from other cultures. Many types of music Hispanics have produced have impacted the United States. One of these types of music is named

  • Alex Mercer Virus: A Short Story

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    As I look at the feet, my brown work boots turned blood red because of something that I did, I killed a man. His name is Alex Mercer, who was infected by something known as the “Mercer” Virus, he made the virus and unleashed it into New York City. It is the year 2012 and it started off as me, Sergeant James Heller, and the rest of my squad, getting blown out of our tank by a something known as a Goliath, who was a human being that get infected by the Mercer Virus. This virus changes you in ways unimaginable

  • The Role of Women in Othello

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    Levin offers only a "tentative hypothesis on the incorporation of feminine sentiment into Renaissance drama. Considering that Shakespeare and his contemporaries produced in a period where doctrines such as "An Homily on the State of Matrimony" and Juan Luis Vives' _The Instruction of a Christian Woman_ were used to define the nature of women, the chances of art imitating life was very likely. "An Homily of the State of Matrimony" presents conventional duties of husbands and wives. Its intent is "

  • Iago's Fault In Othello

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    Othello, the main characters suffer a tragic demise at the end. While it is clear that somebody is to blame for the unfortunate events, the main culprit behind the tragedy remains unclear. Three different authors, the humanists Baldassare Castiglione, Juan Luis Vives, and the Puritan preacher William Whately would all disagree on which character is to blame. While Castiglione would put Iago at fault for his misogynistic words and actions, Vives would say that Brabantio is the one to blame for his lack of

  • Live Your Life Latin America Analysis

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    Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias, the King of Latin Pop. The truly modern Latino culture that we know today began to evolve in the late 80’s and early 90’s, with artists like Emmanuel and Luis Miguel. They took the scene by storm with songs like “Pobre Diablo” (1990, Emmanuel) and “Ahora Te Puedes Marchar” (1987, Luis Miguel). These catchy tunes were often listened to by young men and women on records, CDs, and the radio in Latin-American countries like Mexico. Many believe that Latin music is mariachi

  • Latin Music Research Paper

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    music and makes you want to clean more. Also language refers to Spanish and Portuguese as well. Latin/mexican music includes legendary singers such as Julio Iglesias, Vicente Fernandez, Celia Cruz, Shakira, Prince Royce, Don Omar, Juanes and Juan Luis Guerra. www.thoughtco.com/what-is-latin-music-

  • Sinaloa Cartel Essay

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    the Sinaloa Cartel, which is still around today. The founders of the Sinaloa Cartel are: Jaime Herrera; Jorge Favela Escobar; Pedro Áviles Pérez, who was killed September 9, 1978; Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, captured in April 8, 1989; and Héctor Luis “El Guero Palmo, captured in June 24, 1995, and extradited to the U.S. to face drug-trafficking charges on January 19, 2007. The current leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel are Arturo Beltrán Leyva, and his brothers, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera and

  • Dominicans In America

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    Dominicans In America The Dominican Republic or also known as La Republica Dominicana is a small island that is 18,816 square miles, located off the coast of Florida. The Dominicans of this land share their island with the Haitians. The island has a subtropical climate, mountains, rolling hills, and fertile river valleys. The economy is mainly dominated by sugar, which still earns much of the country's foreign exchange despite establishment of varied light industries and the development of nickel

  • Lin Manuel Miranda Essay

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    Lin-Manuel Miranda Brings Life onto a Latino Stage Tony winning composer-lyricist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, said that, "Life is like a play, and a script can be created with each experience lived". His father always told him, "Lin Manuel...to be successful you must study." (Univision) That's because he always liked best the arts, music, and other afterschool activities. His parents helped him realize that an education was necessary and that his dreams would come true by finishing his studies and with