User:Leojacoby/Chicano rock

Chicano/a rock as a global phenomenon
Chicano rock's origins in diverse places like Los Angeles and San Francisco requires us to consider the many cultures that went into its creation. Because of the shared experiences of discrimination between Latin peoples of different nationalities as well as black people in America, these people built "a ‘historical bloc’ of oppositional groups united in ideas and intentions if not experience." A shared experience in America amongst members of Lipsitz's "historical bloc" led to cultural, and musical, fusion that transcended nationalistic borders. Jesus Velo of 1970s Chicano punk band, Los Illegals, said "We [had] no choice but to just absorb each other’s rhythms and patterns." Through this fusion, musical styles of various nations mixed with American rock to create something novel and multicultural. When Mexican-American artists created music in this era, we can label it 'Chicano rock', but we must recognize the global context in which the music came to be. It's undeniable that Chicano rock helped create a singular identity for Mexican-Americans in the United States, but an absorption of cultures across Latin America, especially in places like Los Angeles, is part of this identity.

Additionally, Latin American nations' musical styles were not developed in isolation. Loza writes, "Latin America must be considered a cultural entity much like that of other continental areas––for example, the United States, Europe and East Asia––where intercultural expression ultimately signifies various national identities and 'characters'." Latin American nations are built on a mix of indigenous, colonist, and African peoples, and their music reflects contributions from these different cultures.

''Very informative which seems perfect for a Wikipedia article! The one recommendation I would make is to review the syntax and tone of the text. Some portions (an example in bold above) read like an academic paper rather than a Wiki article. Otherwise, great job!''