Vocal and Dance forms of Latin American music

Cumbia

-Originating in PANAMA and COLOLBIA.
-Became a popular African COURTSHIP DANCE with european and african.
-2/4 in COLOMBIA. 2/4, 4/4, 6/8 in PANAMA. 2/2 in MEXICO.

Tango

-”AFRICAN DANCE” from Spanish word “taner” meaning '“to play”.

Cha cha

-Originated from CUBA, derived from MAMBO.
-Considered SENSUAL that may contain polorythmic patterns.

Rumba

-recreational dance of AFRO_-CUBAN origin.
-Ballroom dance (Fast-fast-slow)(Containing cross rhythms)

Bassa Nova

-Movement Affecting radical change.
-Love, women, longing, nature, and youthfulness.
-Antonio Carlos Jobim - Foremost figure.
-Sitti Navarro - PH Queen of ____________.

Reggae

-Bob Marley - Best know proponent of _________.

Foxtrot

-20th century social dance originated after 1910.
-One step, two step, and syncopated rhythmic pattern.

Paso doble

-”Double step”. Theatrical spanish dance.

-Cumbia
-Tango
-Cha cha
-Rumba
-Bossa Nova
-Reggae
-Foxtrot
-Paso Doble

Vocal and dance forms of Latin American Music: