Urban Genres in Puerto Rico

Abstract

The Urban Genres in Puerto Rico research intends to map out all the genres that fall under the umbrella term música urbana or el género urbano. It is an argument as to why libraries should collect materials for the study and research of these genres. As music research interest shifts from the Western European canon, libraries should face these changes proactively. In order to facilitate the collection of materials for these genres, a historical timeline and a collection development policy are provided.