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As far as Miami and San Antonio having anything in common... I truly believe San Antonio has more in common with Nola than Miami. Just because SA and Miami both have hispanic cultures doesn't mean anything.
As far as Miami and San Antonio having anything in common... I truly believe San Antonio has more in common with Nola than Miami. Just because SA and Miami both have hispanic cultures doesn't mean anything.
Agreed. There is a huge difference between the Miami Cuban influence and the San Antonio Mexican influence. Also agree that SA is closer to NOLA. Both are ancient cities who's foreign influences go back to it's initially settlement, and are completely ingrained in their architecture and lay out.
As far as Miami and San Antonio having anything in common... I truly believe San Antonio has more in common with Nola than Miami. Just because SA and Miami both have hispanic cultures doesn't mean anything.
Yes, two completely different hispanic cultures. I've often wondered how many Cubans lived in Miami before Castro. Whereas the Cubans have basically been in Miami for 60 years, the Mexicans have been in SA for generations.
Yes, two completely different hispanic cultures. I've often wondered how many Cubans lived in Miami before Castro. Whereas the Cubans have basically been in Miami for 60 years, the Mexicans have been in SA for generations.
Honestly I don't think it matters much as far as the modern Hispanic population goes.
But clearly a large Hispanic population doesn't negate an area's Southerness. Houston is 45% Hispanic and most people seem to consider it a Southern city.
Honestly I don't think it matters much as far as the modern Hispanic population goes.
But clearly a large Hispanic population doesn't negate an area's Southerness. Houston is 45% Hispanic and most people seem to consider it a Southern city.
In my experience Cuban culture from living in Florida is drastically different than the traditional Mexican culture you see in Texas. Obviously you are probably talking about younger people, and I'd agree with you to some extent. But Cubans? You never have to guess what they are thinking. They tend to be very upfront. Mexican Americans I have met tend to be a little more reserved in their interactions.
The people who say San Antonio are not a part of the south would also likely say Miami is not a part of the south either. And perhaps some would say the same about New Orleans too.
In my experience Cuban culture from living in Florida is drastically different than the traditional Mexican culture you see in Texas. Obviously you are probably talking about younger people, and I'd agree with you to some extent. But Cubans? You never have to guess what they are thinking. They tend to be very upfront. Mexican Americans I have met tend to be a little more reserved in their interactions.
I'm not saying there are no differences between the two groups. But Latin American culture in recent years has become more homogenized. Whether it be Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Colombia, the same music genres (reggaeton) dominate. All of the reggaetoneros make tour stops in heavily Mexican-American parts of the country in addition the Caribbean Hispanic parts.
I'm not saying there are no differences between the two groups. But Latin American culture in recent years has become more homogenized. Whether it be Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Colombia, the same music genres (reggaeton) dominate. All of the reggaetoneros make tour stops in heavily Mexican-American parts of the country in addition the Caribbean Hispanic parts.
Of all the genres of Latin American pop to rise to the top. Urgh.
Just my opinion, not judging, but that reggaeton beat cuts through anything for miles around. Especially at 2am when I have only a precious few hours to sleep!
Of all the genres of Latin American pop to rise to the top. Urgh.
Just my opinion, not judging, but that reggaeton beat cuts through anything for miles around. Especially at 2am when I have only a precious few hours to sleep!
I'm not saying there are no differences between the two groups. But Latin American culture in recent years has become more homogenized. Whether it be Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Colombia, the same music genres (reggaeton) dominate. All of the reggaetoneros make tour stops in heavily Mexican-American parts of the country in addition the Caribbean Hispanic parts.
Are you Hispanic? Cause this statement contradicts what I've heard from Mexican Americans my entire life. But ok.
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