The ''Latin Beat Magazine'' is a publication dedicated to all styles of

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, edited and published by Rudolph (Rudy) and Yvette Mangual. The first issue was launched on January 1, 1991. It is currently headquartered at

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, United States. The magazine regularly publishes articles in history of Latin music (

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is among regular contributors), filling the gap in the fields such as history of

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. Jazz commentator

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gives credits to the magazine in the introduction to his book "Afro-Cuban Jazz". In 2009 the magazine ceased printing and will continue as an online publication only.

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