Wheelock's Latin

Pre-Columbian America

History and Culture through Art

A Basic Overview

Mr Gwynne, author of the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon Gwynne's Grammar, is just as emphatic about the importance of Latin as he is about the importance of grammar. From the novice to the more well-versed, Gwynne's Latin is essential for anyone interested in learning Latin; Mr Gwynne promises to teach you more Latin in half an hour than you would learn from years of being taught Latin at school. He also includes a fascinating section on everyday Latin usage, which discusses all the Latin words and idioms we still use today, such as 'quid pro quo' and 'sui generis'.

Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson, is based on the success of Michael's unsurpassed musical career, and is the first-ever Latin tribute album to be released. This is the brainchild of Peruvian and Miami-based producer/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist and musical prodigy Tony Succar, the album features nine highly-recognizable and wellregarded Latin artists who united to perform and interpret some of Michael s greatest hits into a Latin/Tropical Pop fusion.

From its underground roots in the nightclubs of 1970s New York, disco music had strong connections to the city’s Latino community. They provided many musicians, producers and labels making the music, as well as a large section of the audience dancing to it. Latin percussion instruments were at the heart of the disco sound and the strong influence of salsa can be heard in many tracks. One Latin music record company, Salsoul Records, would go on to be described as the greatest disco label of all time and, as disco conquered the world, Latino musicians in the Caribbean, South and Central America were swept along by it and began producing their own variations on the Latin disco theme.