University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Jennifer Lopez On The Floor Song Essay
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1)What do you think RedOne means when he refers to Jennifer Lopez as a “global artist?” Is any person, or any kind of music, ever global? What about her Puerto Rican heritage? What about the story that links the melody to several places: France, Brazil, and Bolivia, among others? How can something be both “from somewhere” and “global” at the same time? 50-100 words
2)What role did musicians David Byrne, Sting, and Paul Simon play in the popularization of so-called “world music?” 50-100
3)What is the cultural and historical significance of the accordion sample in “On The Floor?” Please give a 50-100-word response based on your reading and listening. 50-100 words