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Bruno Mars' Latin Fusion Surprise on "The Romantic"
27 Feb
Summary
- Bruno Mars' new album "The Romantic" heavily features Latin music influences.
- The album incorporates Mexican and Cuban sounds like boleros, mariachi, and salsa.
- Songs showcase traditional Latin instrumentation such as trumpets, congas, and cowbells.
Bruno Mars is embracing his Latin roots like never before on his latest album, "The Romantic." This marks his fourth studio album and first solo LP in ten years, blending his signature soul, funk, and R&B with vibrant Latin influences.
The album draws heavily from Mexican and Cuban musical traditions, incorporating styles such as boleros, mariachi, and salsa. The opening track evokes a Mexican bolero with a grand arrangement of trumpets and strings, reminiscent of romantic ballads popularized by artists like Agustín Lara.
Further into the album, Mars introduces mellowed-out salsa rhythms, encouraging listeners to dance. Tracks like "Cha Cha Cha" explicitly reference Cuban dance rhythms and feature distinctive cowbell chimes. "Something Serious" offers a high-spirited party vibe with lively guitar riffs and trombone bursts, nodding to Cuban and Puerto Rican music legends.
Visuals for the album also reflect this cultural immersion. For instance, the music video for "Risk It All" features a mariachi band and imagery inspired by Mexican culture, including a Virgen de Guadalupe chain.
