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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Timeless Latin American Music and Art

By , September 13, 2024 3:29 pm
Image of hand drawn portraits of Hispanic artists and vintage record labels in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with text "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Music and Portraits"

From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich history and cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. This month offers a unique opportunity to explore the legacies of those who have shaped the vibrant music and culture we cherish today.

At the heart of this celebration is our collection of Latin American artists, capturing the voices and stories of iconic figures such as Desi Arnaz, Lola Flores, Chucho Martinez Gil, and Ernesto Lecuona. These remarkable artists influenced the world with their music and continue to inspire future generations. In the past, we’ve honored their contributions by creating stunning portraits that highlight their achievements, sharing both their sound and their legacy through art. Read More About This…

Lola Flores Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 16, 2020 12:35 am
Illustration of Lola Flores’s face with text ‘Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Drawing Lola Flores’ in a graphic.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Spanish singer, actress, dancer and business woman Lola Flores in the video below.

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Chucho Martinez Gil Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 12, 2020 5:18 pm
Portrait photo of Chucho Martínez Gil with text for Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Mexican Singer and Composer Chucho Martinez Gil in the video below.

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Desi Arnaz Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 2, 2020 5:04 pm
Illustrated portrait of Desi Arnaz with text ‘Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Discover Desi Arnaz’ on a purple banner.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Cuban American Musician and Bandleader – Desi Arnaz in the video below.


If you enjoyed learning about Desi Arnaz you can listen to five of his recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives: https://rsa.fau.edu/desi-arnaz Read More About This…

Ernesto Lecuona Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , September 25, 2020 2:52 pm
Portrait photo of Cuban composer and pianist Ernesto Lecuona used in a Recorded Sound Archives Hispanic Heritage Month post.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits. Enjoy the first of four videos created in celebration of Hispanic/Latino artists. This week discover and learn more about Cuban composer and pianist – Ernesto Lecuona and Lecuona’s Cuban Boys in the video below.

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