This document discusses several aspects of globalization and Latin music. It addresses how Latin music became more influential in the late 1990s due to artists like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin. It also discusses how salsa music negotiates issues of identity and how media can help preserve traditions but also lead to innovation and formation of new identities. The document provides context on the French rap group NTM and how rap was adapted in France to address issues of inequality, racism, and imperialism through rebellious discourses.