Music and Movies

Music and movies are two ways for immigrants to share their cultures among themselves and with others. Ethnic neighborhoods often have music stores. They sell music that is popular in immigrants’ homelands. In cities, large music stores carry music from many different countries. Also, people can order music through the mail.

Some large immigrant groups have radio stations that play music from their homelands. Radio stations in many states play Hispanic music. There is a Vietnamese radio station in California. Radio stations in New York and Chicago play music from different countries. Some radio stations also broadcast over the Internet. People can listen to the music of their homelands online. Immigrants also enjoy the music of their countries by playing in or going to concerts.

In addition to radio, Spanish-speaking immigrants can watch many Spanish-language television programs. These include newscasts, game shows, soap operas, and other kinds of programs.

In some cities, it is possible for immigrants to see films made in their homelands. They can often rent these films. Or, they might see movies at film festivals that show Indian, African, Cuban, or Mexican films.

These actors are dancing on a film set in Mumbai, India. “Bollywood” films are becoming more popular in the U.S.