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Usa los siguientes sitios web para buscar información sobre los
temas de la lista.
¿Quíen es? o ¿Qué es? ¿En qué país?
¿Por qué es importante?---una descripción de 3-5 lineas en inglés.
http://www.donquijote.org/culture/
http://www.espanole.org/artes
la danza
1. el flamenco- a genuine Southern Spanish art, Mexico, it is important because had a major
influence on early Flamenco.
2. la Jota- a Spanish folk dance, Aragon, the Jota has become much more choreographed and
has even been used in movies and festivals. There are many modern varieties also which are
performed by numerous folk groups.
3. la Sevillana- a typical type of Spanish Folk Music originating in the south (Andalusia),
Las Sevillanas is a clear demonstration of the varied dance culture across Spain as it is one of
many traditional dances and still remains popular today
4. El Tango- a dance style that origniated from Argentina but now is popular everywhere, it
is important because it is still practiced in dance schools today
5. *la Cumbia- a Latin American musical style, originated in Columbia’s Caribbean coastal
region, it is important because it is very popular and a big part of peoples life.
la música
6. Mariachis y Charros- a small group or band that wear charros
outfits, mexico, and it is important because it is mexicoʼs symbol.
7. *Mambo- A musical form and dance style, from Mexico City, it is
important because it is internationally known.
8. *Celia Cruz- A salsa singer and performer from Cuba, because she
is one of the most known female figures in history of music.
9. *Tito Puentes- A Latin Jazz and Salsa Music musician, from New
York City, and he is important because he is known as the king of
Latin Music.
10. Tuna groups- The first people to attend universities and their
studies, from Mexico, they are important because they were poor
students who made the most out of their musical talents.

2. Español 3 Tema 5 búsqueda web Nombre_____________
11. Manual de Falla- Spanish composer of classical music, and he is
from Spain. He is important because he is one of the most
important musicians of the 20th century.
12. *Juanes- A solo artist from Columbia , he is important because he
has won 17 Latin Grammyʼs
13. *Marc Anthony- Latin/Salsa singer songwriter from NYC, he is
important because he has won multiple awards and been honored
for multiple recognitions.
14. la Música Andina- Folklore music from the Andes. It is important
because it is popular in many countries and its very diverse and
cultural.
la arquitectura
15. Antonio Gaudi- An architect from Barcelona, Spain. He is
important because he designed the Golden Park in Barcelona.
16. La Sagrada Familia- A famous church in Barcelona designed by
Antonio Gaudi, it is important because Antonio was only 31 when
he started working on this and now it is very well known and
important.
17. La Alhambra- A place in Spain, it is important because it is very
old and it has been keeping Spain safe for a very long time.
18. El Palacio de Bellas Artes (México) - A cultural center in Mexico
City, it is important because it is the most important cultural
center in Mexico.
el cine
19. Pedro Almódovar- A spanish film director, screenwriter, and
producer. He is from Spain and he is important because he is
arguably the most successful internationally known Spanish
director of his generation.
la obra de teatro-
20. la Zarzuela- A theatre in Madrid, it is important becuase it is
devoted to Zarzuela and is very popular.