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Rock en español is a Spanish language version of rock music. In English-speaking countries, people call Spanish rock "Rock en español", while in Spanish-speaking countries they call rock music "rock". Rock en español has music from the Caribbean such as ska, reggae and soca. Rock music began in 1956 when Gloria Ríos recorded "El relojito". Chicano rock are rock music sung by Mexican Americans, their version has R&B influences.

Images for kids

  • Teentops-enargentina

    Los Teen Tops playing live in Argentina in 1962.

  • Los Gatos

    Los Gatos in 1967. With their single "La balsa", they turned the movement into a massive youth phenomenon.

  • Luis Alberto Spinetta en 1976

    Luis Alberto Spinetta was the frontman of Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, among others.

  • Los Jaivas en Machu Picchu

    Los Jaivas recording their album "Alturas de Machu Picchu" with lyrics by Pablo Neruda and presented by Mario Vargas Llosa

  • Triana - Billboard

    Triana in the recording studio in 1974.

  • Café Tacvba.

    Café Tacuba

  • Maná - Rock in Rio Madrid 2012 - 57

    Maná has earned four Grammy Awards.

See also

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