American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

American Sabor:

Latinos in U.S. Popular Music is the first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music.

The 5,000-square-foot exhibition focuses on five major centers of Latino popular music production in the post-World War II United States—New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio and San Francisco—which represent the diversity of Latino music. Each city section draws visitors into the broader histories and cultures that shaped these musicians’ contributions through artifacts, hands-on instrument interactives designed to teach key concepts, highly produced listening kiosks that allow critical listening and learning, three films created for the exhibition and interpretive text presented in English and Spanish.

Please note:

Admission prices have changed, summer hours are in effect through Labor Day and two exhibitions are closing in Sept. Please adjust your calendar/museum listings to reflect the new price structure, current operating hours and exhibition changes:

General adult admission to both Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) is $15. Admission for seniors, youth and students (w/ID) is $12, and admission for children under 5 is free. One ticket gives access to both museums.

EMP|SFM is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. After Labor Day, EMP|SFM will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Date : October 13, 2007 – September 7, 2008

About the EMP|SFM Building :

Since EMP opened in 2000 and SFM in 2004, EMP|SFM has welcomed more than 3.6 million visitors through its doors. EMP|SFM is housed in a 140,000 square foot Frank O. Gehry-designed building. This spectacular, prominently visible structure has the presence of a monumental sculpture set amid the backdrop of the Seattle Center.

About Experience Music Project:

Experience Music Project (EMP) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibition with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock ‘n’ roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock’s influence on hip-hop, **** and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. EMP is online at emplive.org.

About Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame:

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is the world's first museum devoted to the thought-provoking ideas and experiences of science fiction. SFM’s exhibitions promote awareness and appreciation of science fiction literature and media while encouraging visitors to envision new futures for humanity. In the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, the museum pays homage to the most respected of science fiction practitioners—writers, artists, publishers and filmmakers. SFM is online at sfhomeworld.org.