Latin American Music Influence

The music found in Latin America is as rich and diverse as the people that reside there. Latin America is comprised of several countries including Mexico and all of those found in Central and South America. Considering all of the countries that contribute to and influence Latin music, one might imagine just how culturally dense the music of Latin America is. With an immense presence of talented artists, Latin American music encompasses a variety of genres and is ever-changing. One group that has had a powerful impact on the world of Latin music is Jesse y Joy. This duo has a distinct style that has been heavily influenced by two cultures: Mexican and American. Through these influences, Jesse y Joy have successfully unified two very different
In 2006, their first single “Espacio Sideral” became the second most popular song in Mexico. That same year, they were nominated at the MTV Latin Awards for “promesa artística”, or promising artist award. In 2008, the siblings won “Best New Artist” at the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2009, the album “Electricidad” by the sibling-duo radiated throughout the Americas and reach number three on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums. Perhaps one of their most notable successes is their third album, “¿Con quién se queda el perro?” One song featured on this album, “Me Voy,” was released on September 5, 2011, a couple months before the whole album was released. “Me Voy” quickly reached the number one song in Mexico, and soon earned number one on iTunes (Buena Musica). In 2012, “¿Con quién se queda el perro?” won the Latin Grammy for contemporary pop vocal album (Johnson, 2013). Moreover, their most popular single, “¡Corre!”, reached number one on Tu Dial radio and maintained that position for eight consecutive weeks. As a result, “¡Corre!” became the most successful song on Tu Dial radio for 2012. Furthermore, Jesse y Joy’s music has appeared in several famous Latin movies and television shows, such as Eclipse, part of the Twilight saga, and the Mexican version of High School Musical (Buena Musica; Caramanica, 2009). With five Latin Grammy Awards, three successful albums, and a persistent presence
While they certainly have an enormous Spanish-speaking fan-base, they have also connected with the English-speakers of the world. In fact, their single “Echoes of Love”, the English version of “Ecos de Amor,” made the BBC Radio 1 playlist in England (Cordova, 2016). As products of an English and Spanish-speaking home, Jesse and Joy create songs in both languages because both are fundamental to their identities. In staying true to themselves and their culture, they are able to reach and inspire millions of people with different cultural backgrounds. Perhaps the biggest impact they have had is on each other. With a challenging childhood, being teased for their American heritage, Jesse and Joy grew up as best friends. The two are not only in sync with each other’s musical talents, but also with their thoughts and feelings. While Jesse is married with two children, he and his sister remain best friends and see each other almost daily (Johnson,