NewYork and the early 20th century
New York City has played an oversized role in Puerto Rican affairs. As the major U.S. port on the East Coast for the Caribbean, the City and the Island were intimately linked since the early part of the 19th Century. Since the latter part of the 19th Century New York became home for a large Puerto Rican population who migrated here looking for better opportunities, political freedom and cultural diversity. In 800-words answer the following question: What has been the impact of New York in the development of early twentieth century Puerto Rican music?
In your answer evaluate and explain the impact. The question is open and you may take it anywhere, however, be sure that your answer is based on the three required readings (Acosta, plus the two chapters from Glasser’s book).
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In the early 1920s and 1930s, New York became the virtual headquarters for an evolving Caribbean music style created by Puerto Ricans. The increasingly growing commercial industry creates a prominent Latin music scene in New York for Puerto Rican artists. The city influenced the development of this music genre through the commercialization of the music industry (Center for Puerto Rican Studies, 2017). There was also massive immigration of Puerto Rican musicians into the city, which resulted in its growth. Multiple local music stores were introduced, influencing the music by selling records and jazz instruments.
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