-Contributed by Erwin Cifuentes. New York Newsday music critic Ed Morales noted how songs from Ricky Martin and Shakira seem to be “over-the-top” and “ridiculous.” Still, the sound of Latin pop music is closely related to traditional boleros. (NewsDay)
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Latin pop watered-down, according to music critic
-Contributed by Erwin Cifuentes. New York Newsday music critic Ed Morales noted how songs from Ricky Martin and Shakira seem to be “over-the-top” and “ridiculous.” Still, the sound of Latin pop music is closely related to traditional boleros. (NewsDay)
Was I the only one to be seriously disappointed when Shakira achieved her US 'crossover' by dyeing her hair blonde and dancing around half-naked on MTV? I used to love her music as honest and soulful (Pies Descalzos anyone?) but now not so much.
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