FDR, 1939-1945

• good relations with US and LatAm --> Why? --> social and political contexts at this point in history

  • 1917 Zimmerman Telegram

  • Importation of films abroad

survival strategy

a point of departure, process, or building

it's where you reconstruct a social concept by disassociating one from the traditional standard

emphasis on a woman waking up and smothering on top of the previous's nights makeup and returning to society

living in solitude without relying on someone for their happiness or pleasures

sense of madness and repetitive daily life

women empowerment MV

discusses how women can also be rowdy, loud, and violent, which goes against traditional concepts

brings up the topic of how girls can do whatever they pleases

pitch

rhythm/time

harmony/dissonance/consonance

vocality

• tessitura

instrumentation

mix/reverb

music

lyrics

visuals

narrative

references

What does it sound like?

Are there common motifs and figures?

What kinds of instruments do we hear?

What is the rhythmic structure?

Does the sound change at any point? How do we mark that?

Are there common phrases used?

• What gets repeated?

Who are the main subjects of the lyrics (1st, 2nd, or 3rd person)?

Rhyming structures

Where are the changes?

What meanings are being made through the music video?

What are we supposed to understand from the interactions between the other elements?

How do they connect to tropes, stereotypes, and other social constructs?

Where are the “confusions” (Cepeda)

What are the artists doing?

• Dancing

• Singing

• Activities

Where are the artists looking?

Where are we looking?

How often do the camera angles change?

Where does the scenery take place? How are they interacting with their surroundings?

a renewal of ideologies to challenge traditional narratives

better to visually show them through performances to fully immerse the audience in the emotions and aesthetics

embraced their emotions and thoughts through colors, clothes, specific actions, and more importantly their voices

a popular brand of bananas used to advertise odd recipes and normalize modernly unacceptable behavior

disney's interpretation on Latin America

Las Malandrinas conveys femininity is both needed in neoliberal Latina life.

The video embraces society's “sonic waste.”

Queer brown women are targeted by capitalist systems that exploit them.

Highlighting Afro-Latinidad is crucial for making these identities visible and challenging overly simplified views of Latinx culture.

Afro-Latinidad enriches discussions on race and ethnicity by introducing intersectionality into the conversation.

Music serves as a powerful cultural tool, creating a space for self-expression, resistance, and identity formation.

It connects local experiences with global audiences, functioning as both a personal and transnational medium.

a blend of Latin dance, hip-hop, and Caribbean music style

unites cultures of many differences

form of representation of the marginalized

empowerment of trans and women

representation the sad reality of sexual pleasure for men but pain for women

the crowd joining in with clapping is an inspiration to join the movement

Flute and some horn instruments

Upbeat drums

Solo singer with Donald Duck occasionally backing him up

Solo singer assumingly being Latin American for his slight accent

Shown animations of the usage of guns although its disney

Shown goofing around with sombreros and throwing some spanish phrases

Singer holds a long note at the end to leave an impression

shaking of a sand instrument to set the beat

four string instruments (two violin two cello)

two violin leads with the rhythm

clapping near the end of the song

soloist keeping up with the beat

piano comes in

call and response technique 

a lot more electronic sounds

electronic beats and sirens

back up dancers

more like club music 

more technical support in vocals

call and response

Music is more than an auditory experience—it serves as a cultural archive, preserving history and emotions.

By paying attention to subtle details, listeners can identify hidden layers of identity and power dynamics that are often overlooked.

Lugones argues that decolonial efforts must reject capitalist logic and adopt creative, anti-conventional methods.

Music’s hybrid forms resist colonial homogenization by highlighting cultural diversity through rhythm, lyrics, and instrumentation.

Villa’s unique combination of piano and voice creates an intimate and emotionally rich performance.

His introductions blend hospitality and artistry, welcoming audiences into his world.

José Esteban Muñoz's concept of disidentification challenges societal norms by creating alternative spaces for queer identities.

Performances transform harmful stereotypes into tools for empowerment and self-expression.

José Quiroga discusses visibility and its nuances, where masks in queer spaces simultaneously hide and reveal identities.

The mask becomes a strategy for protection and participation in public activism, reshaping notions of visibility.

Highlighting the blending of Latino cultural traditions with queer identity in performance art.

These performances explore the interplay between race, sexuality, and historical oppression.

Creating new cultural narratives through art and performance that challenge colonial and heteronormative frameworks.

Queer worldmaking is an act of resistance and reimagination of social spaces.

Emphasizing the aesthetics of queer Latino identities as a form of cultural and political expression.

Using humor, irony, and nostalgia in performances to challenge mainstream narratives.

Juan’s performances often use exaggerated body language and eye contact to evoke emotional tension, enhancing the impact of live queer performances.

Audience reactions reflect the delicate balance between cultural acceptance and challenges to gender norms.

Jenni Rivera redefined the social image of the "traditional Latina woman" by blending regional musical elements with rebellious lyrics.

Her music, intertwined with cultural symbols, became a significant marker of Latinx queer identity expression.

The works of Juan and Jenni deconstruct traditional narratives of power in society, showcasing the cultural resilience of marginalized groups.

This deconstruction not only amplifies the social discourse around queer identities but also provides a platform for diversity within Latinx culture.