Jazz in Mexico

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In the 1920s, jazz musicians in the United States began moving to Mexico to find work during prohibition.[1]

Mexican big bands

Mexico is linked to the

Dámaso Pérez Prado
, who lived in Mexico from 1949 until his death in 1989.

The Mexican actor, orchestra director, and singer

Down Beat magazine positioned Arcaraz's band as number four around the world.[citation needed
]

Further reading

Zuckermann, Alberto. El jazz en la ciudad de México, 1960- 1969.

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References

  1. Brooklyn Rail
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