,,iii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #hhi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bc1 #bjbf,mr4 ,lujn 7for himself and ,mr4 ,moreno7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,resolution ,recognizing the contributions of ,hispanic and ,latino ,americans to the musical heritage of the ,united ,states and designating ,september #bjbf as ,latin ,music ,appreciation ,month4 ,whereas ,latin music styles such as rancheras1 corridos1 mariachi1 salsa1 merengue1 bachata1 reggaeton1 urban1 cumbia1 tango1 and a multitude of others1 and their fusion with other genres1 such as jazz1 rock1 hip hop1 and pop1 have played a pivotal role in enriching the cultural fabric of the ,united ,states1 influencing everything from music and dance to fashion and entertainment2 ,whereas ,latin music1 characterized by its vibrant rhythms1 rich melodies1 and diverse instrumentation1 encompasses a wide array of musical styles and genres originating from ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 as well as their respective diasporas around the world2 ,whereas the rich musical traditions of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean were deeply influenced by indigenous cultures1 ,european 7particularly ,spanish and ,portuguese7 colonization1 the legacy of ,african slavery1 and the vibrant cultural heritage of each region and country1 all of which contributed to the development of diverse genres in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the roots of ,mexican music in the ,united ,states can be traced back to rich musical traditions that existed in ,mexico before the annexation of ,mexican territories1 including present-day ,new ,mexico1 ,arizona1 ,california1 ,nevada1 ,utah1 and parts of ,colorado and ,wyoming1 by the ,united ,states following the ,mexican-,american ,war2 ,whereas1 throughout the late #aith and early #bjth centuries1 various waves of ,mexican immigrants came to the ,united ,states for work1 particularly in agriculture1 mining1 and railroad construction1 settling in regions such as ,texas1 ,california1 ,arizona1 and ,new ,mexico1 and bringing their music with them2 ,whereas ,mexican music in the ,united ,states encompasses various regional styles1 including ranchera1 norteo1 ,tejano1 conjunto1 mariachi1 and corridos1 originating from different parts of ,mexico but popularized and adapted within ,mexican-,american communities in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the lifestyle and the social issues that ,mexicans faced are reflected in corridos1 a music genre that originated during the ,mexican ,war of ,independence and the ,mexican ,revolution1 spreading to the southwestern frontier of the ,united ,states and contributing to the development of tejano and ,new ,mexican music2 ,whereas mariachi music stems from the traditional son jaliscience1 which was initially played by field hands working at haciendas and humble street performers and subsequently promoted by the ,government of ,mexico in the early #aibjs2 ,whereas mariachi ensembles1 which can include violins1 accordions1 trumpets1 guitars1 and singers1 have since been prominently featured in a myriad of cultural celebrations1 including birthday festivities1 quinceaneras1 and weddings1 and in prestigious concert halls2 ,whereas banda1 a style of ,mexican music characterized by wind instruments1 including primarily brass and percussion instruments1 has its roots dating back to the mid-#aith century1 with the introduction of piston brass instruments1 as community musicians sought to emulate military bands and encompasses a fusion of traditional dance rhythms such as polka1 cumbia1 son1 and waltz1 and notable performers in the genre include ,jenny ,rivera1 ,chalino1 ,banda ,,ms1 and ,banda ,el ,recodo2 ,whereas ,caribbean ,latin music has had influences in the ,united ,states since the mid to late #ahjjs1 with notable contributions from composers like ,ignacio ,pineiro1 ,louis ,moreau ,gottschalk1 and ,ignacio ,cervantes1 whose works helped introduce ,latin rhythms and melodies to audiences in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the ,cuban version of the habanera1 exposed to ,new ,orleans in the #aith century1 laid the foundation for the appreciation of ,cuban1 ,puerto ,rican1 and ,dominican musical styles in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas ,cuban immigration to the ,united ,states1 spurred by communism as a result of the ,cuban ,revolution and the ,castro dictatorship1 has fostered cultural exchanges that contributed to the development of new musical genres1 most prominently in ,florida2 ,whereas1 in the aftermath of the ,spanish-,american ,war1 ,puerto ,rico became a ,united ,states territory1 granting its people citizenship and fostering a unique cultural exchange between ,puerto ,ricans and individuals in the mainland ,united ,states1 which culminated in a significant migration wave of ,puerto ,ricans to cities like ,new ,york in the mid-#bjth century2 ,whereas the establishment of ,spanish-language newspapers1 such as ,la ,prensa in ,new ,york ,city in #aiac1 contributed to the dissemination of ,latin music and culture among tens of thousands of ,puerto ,ricans and immigrants from ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean who migrated to ,new ,york ,city2 ,whereas a convergence of ,puerto ,rican1 ,cuban1 and other ,caribbean immigrants1 particularly in ,new ,york ,city1 infused music in the ,united ,states with ,afro-,cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation and gave rise to the vibrant musical genre of salsa in the ,united ,states1 which left a lasting mark on the cultural landscape of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the introduction of ,afro-,cuban music1 including the rumba by ,don ,azpiazu's ,havana ,casino ,orchestra in the #aicjs1 sparked a ,latin music craze in the ,united ,states with hits like ,peanut ,vendor by ,moises ,simons becoming national sensations2 ,whereas1 by the close of the #aidjs1 ,latin music had firmly established its presence in the ,united ,states1 influencing various genres and becoming an integral part of the musical heritage of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas ,tito ,puente1 a ,puerto ,rican musical luminary known as both the ,king of ,mambo and the ,king of ,latin ,music left an indelible mark on the world of ,latin music through his groundbreaking compositions1 including the iconic ,oye ,como ,va1 famously popularized by ,carlos ,santana2 ,whereas ,tito ,puente's innovative blend of ,cuban and ,caribbean sounds such as mambo1 son1 and cha-cha-cha resonated with mainstream audiences1 solidifying his status as a cultural icon both in the ,united ,states and internationally2 ,whereas1 in #aiei1 ,ritchie ,valens became a trailblazer in the music industry with his iconic rendition of the song ,la ,bamba1 which became the first ,latin song to enter the ,billboard ,hot #ajj chart1 marking a significant milestone for ,chicano ,rock2 ,whereas ,celia ,cruz1 the incomparable ,queen of ,salsa and a pioneer of ,afro-,cuban music1 infused traditional guarachas with modern flair1 elevated the genre to global acclaim with timeless classics like ,la ,vida ,es un ,carnaval1 and left an enduring legacy in the realm of ,latin music2 ,whereas ,celia ,cruz served as a musical ambassador with her dynamic performances and impassioned vocals that transcended cultural boundaries1 solidifying her status as a global icon2 ,whereas ,johnny ,pacheco1 revered as the ,grandfather of ,salsa1 emerged as a leading figure in the vibrant ,new ,york salsa scene during the #aifjs and #aigjs1 contributing significantly to the genre's development1 and served as the musical director of ,fania ,records2 ,whereas producer1 trombonist1 composer1 and bandleader ,willie ,coln was a pioneering force in ,latin music and a key architect of the ,new ,york ,sound that revitalized ,salsa in the #aigjs1 beginning with his groundbreaking album ,el ,malo2 ,whereas ,willie ,coln1 throughout a decades long career marked by ,grammy recognition and groundbreaking collaborations with ,hctor ,lavoe1 ,rubn ,blades1 and ,celia ,cruz1 was one of the most visionary figures in ,latin ,american ,music2 ,whereas ,willie ,coln passed away on ,february #ba1 #bjbf1 leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape generations of artists and musicians around the world2 ,whereas ,leonardo ,flacco ,jimnez1 a ,san ,antonio-born musician and multiple ,grammy award-winning artist1 was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in conjunto and ,tex-,mex music1 and his masterful accordion playing and distinctive style helped elevate and popularize the genres to national and international audiences and his collaborations with artists such as the ,rolling ,stones1 ,bob ,dylan1 and ,ry ,cooder demonstrated the broad cultural reach and appeal of traditional ,mexican-,american music2 ,whereas ,los ,tigres del ,norte1 a ,mexican band renowned for their poignant portrayal of social issues and immigrant experiences in the ,united ,states through songs like ,la jaula de oro and ,america1 have been honored with multiple ,grammy awards1 contributing significantly to the popularization of the corridos genre within the ,united ,states starting in #aifh and continuing to the present day2 ,whereas ,vicente ,fernandez1 a singer1 actor1 film producer1 and the ,king of ,ranchera ,music1 made significant contributions to ranchera music1 earned ,grammy and ,latin ,grammy awards1 sold over #ej1jjj1jjj records1 and received the title of the greatest ,mexican singer of all time by ,rolling ,stone2 ,whereas ,alejandro ,fernandez1 ,el ,potrillo1 continues the legacy of ranchera music1 having sold over #bj1jjj1jjj albums across the world2 ,whereas ,gloria ,estefan1 a ,cuban-,american singer1 songwriter1 actress1 ,grammy award winner1 and ,presidential ,medal of ,freedom recipient1 emerged as a pioneering figure in ,latin pop music during the #aihjs and #aiijs1 achieving international acclaim with hits such as ,conga1 which fused ,latin rhythms with contemporary pop sensibilities1 and her contributions to the genre helped propel ,latin music into the mainstream2 ,whereas ,emilio ,estefan1 a prominent and visionary figure in the ,latin music industry1 has made significant contributions to the genre as an award-winning songwriter1 producer1 musician1 mentor1 and entrepreneur1 and was the first artist to receive the grand distinction of ,person of the ,year during the ,latin ,grammy ,awards in #bjjj2 ,whereas1 from establishing the ,miami ,sound ,machine to working with renowned artists such as ,gloria ,estefan1 ,marc ,anthony1 ,alejandro ,fernandez1 ,jon ,secada1 ,ricky ,martin1 ,jennifer ,lopez1 and ,shakira1 ,emilio ,estefan's influence has been instrumental in defining ,latin crossover and introducing ,latin rhythms and culture to mainstream audiences worldwide2 ,whereas ,selena ,quintanilla1 known as the ,queen of ,tejano ,music1 left a profound and enduring impact on the ,united ,states through her distinctive fusion of tejano music with contemporary pop and ,r,b1 captivating audiences across the ,united ,states and beyond as a ,mexican-,american artist1 and her legacy continues beyond the #aihjs and #aiijs1 resonating with fans to this day2 ,whereas bachata1 with its blend of ,european1 indigenous ,taino1 and ,african elements1 reflects the rich cultural heritage of the ,dominican ,republic2 ,whereas the pioneering work of the band ,aventura1 originating in ,new ,york1 played a significant role in popularizing the genre of bachata in the ,united ,states1 garnering widespread popularity and acclaim2 ,whereas ,cuban reggaeton and tropical duo ,gente de ,zona1 which emerged from the streets of the island and is now a world-renowned group1 transcended barriers to ignite hope for the people of ,cuba with their historic ,spanish hip-hop song ,patria y ,vida1 authored by ,yotuel and ,beatriz ,luengo2 ,whereas ,mana is considered the most influential ,latino rock band and is one of the best-selling ,latin music artists in the world1 with over #be1jjj1jjj records sold worldwide1 and was the first band ever to be recognized as ,person of the ,year during the ,latin ,grammy ,awards2 ,whereas ,juan ,luis ,guerra was the first artist ever to receive a ,latin ,grammy ,award during the first televised ,latin ,grammy ,award ceremony for ,ni ,es ,lo ,mismo ,ni ,es ,igual2 ,whereas ,latin music has continued to evolve and incorporate diverse styles and influences from various countries and regions1 and has been popularized by artists like ,shakira1 ,mana1 ,vicente ,fernandez1 ,alejandro ,fernandez1 ,juan ,gabriel1 ,marco ,antonio ,solis1 ,julio ,iglesias1 ,enrique ,iglesias1 ,carlos ,vives1 ,jennifer ,lopez1 ,pitbull1 ,pepe ,aguilar1 ,karol ,g1 ,peso ,pluma1 ,bad ,bunny1 ,j ,balvin1 ,maluma1 ,rauw ,alejandro1 ,prince ,royce1 and ,ozuna1 among many others2 ,whereas ,benito ,antonio ,martnez ,ocasio1 professionally known as ,bad ,bunny1 was the first artist to win a ,grammy ,award for ,album of the ,year for an all-,spanish album1 ,deb ,tirar ,ms ,fotos1 in the #fh-year history of the ,recording ,academy2 ,whereas ,daddy ,yankee1 a ,puerto ,rican artist1 emerged as a pioneer of reggaeton1 a genre that blends ,caribbean rhythms with hip-hop and reggae influences1 and played a pivotal role in elevating reggaeton to a global phenomenon in the early #bjjjs1 with his groundbreaking hits1 including ,gasolina and ,despacito1 the largest globally streamed ,spanish song to date2 ,whereas the ,latin ,grammy ,award ceremony was the first bilingual primetime program to be aired on an ,english-language television network in the ,united ,states1 and celebrated its #beth anniversary in #bjbd2 ,whereas the ,latin ,grammy ,foundation is a global champion for music education and empowers communities through ,latin music and culture1 successfully cultivating the next generation of ,latin music creators through various scholarships1 educational programs and grants1 and educational opportunities that advance ,latin music and its heritage2 ,whereas1 for more than #cj years1 ,people en ,espaol has been one of the most trusted voices in ,hispanic culture1 celebrating ,latin music and culture and covering in its pages and digital space the evolution of ,latin music1 singers1 and musicians who have captivated audiences around the world2 ,whereas ,leila ,cobo is considered one of the world's leading authorities in ,latin music1 as the first journalist based in the ,united ,states to prominently cover ,latin music daily1 and has been instrumental in transforming its coverage and perception in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas1 according to the ,recording ,industry ,association of ,america1 ,latin music revenues in the ,united ,states reached a record-breaking #a1djj1jjj1jjj in #bjbd1 marking the third consecutive year above #a1jjj1jjj1jjj and accounting for over #h percent of the ,united ,states market2 ,whereas1 in the first half of #bjbe1 ,latin music generated #dij1cjj1jjj in revenue1 fueled by streaming growth and expanding audience engagement2 ,whereas ,latin music artists have significantly contributed to cross-cultural exchanges1 civic participation1 political movements1 and philanthropy1 utilizing their influential platforms to advocate for social causes and engage with diverse communities2 ,whereas ,latino artists continue to shape the global music landscape1 with performers such as ,bad ,bunny headlining the #bjbf ,super ,bowl halftime stage and artists such as ,karol ,g and ,los ,hermanos ,flores performing at the ,coachella ,valley ,music and ,arts ,festival1 underscoring the prominence and cultural influence of ,latino artists on the world stage2 ,whereas the ,hispanic population in the ,united ,states has grown significantly1 accounting for approximately #ai percent of the total population as of the #bjbj ,census1 and continues to contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas continued influence and cultural exchange between the ,united ,states and the ,spanish-speaking world1 including ,mexico1 ,el ,salvador1 the ,dominican ,republic1 ,colombia1 ,guatemala1 ,venezuela1 ,honduras1 ,argentina1 ,peru1 ,brazil1 and ,spain1 continue to elevate the cultural importance of ,latin music in the ,united ,states2 and ,whereas ,latino culture1 including its vibrant music traditions1 is celebrated and honored at events such as ,hispanic ,heritage ,month celebrations1 ,latin music festivals1 and other cultural gatherings throughout the ,united ,states1 showcasing the enduring influence and significance of ,latin music and heritage in the society of the ,united ,states3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 designates ,september #bjbf as ,latin ,music ,appreciation ,month2 and 7#b7 recognizes-- 7,a7 the importance of music produced1 written1 and performed by ,hispanic and ,latino ,americans to the musical heritage of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the ,hispanic and ,latino musical artists1 composers1 songwriters1 and musicians whose contributions to music have for too long been underrecognized2 7,c7 the achievements1 talent1 and hard work of ,hispanic and ,latino pioneer artists1 and the obstacles that those artists overcame to gain recognition2 7,d7 the importance of celebrating and uplifting music made by ,hispanic and ,latino artists to understand the contributions that ,hispanic and ,latino artists have made to the fabric of the history and art of the ,united ,states2 and 7,e7 ,latin ,music ,appreciation ,month as an important time to-- 7i7 celebrate the impact of ,latin music on the musical heritage of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 encourage greater awareness of the cultural importance and history of ,latin music so that ,latino and ,hispanic history and culture can be preserved4