MUSIC Q2 LT1 L2 P2: Latin American Dance Forms

Rhumba

A Latin American dance and music genre that originated in late 19th century Cuba.

The Dance of Love

A nickname for the Rhumba due to its beauty and romantic nature.

Afro-Cuban Jazz

A genre that emerged through collaborations between African-American jazz musicians and Cuban artists, influenced by Rhumba.

Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, and Salsa

Sub-genres that evolved from Rhumba in the 1950s and 1960s.

Tango

A dance that evolved in Buenos Aires in the 19th century, derived from the lively Milonga dance.

Calypso

An Afro-Caribbean music genre that originated in Trinidad, known for its lively beat and witty, humorous lyrics.

Carnival

A tradition brought by the French to Trinidad and Tobago, where former slaves became stars of the Carnival, performing Calypso.

Salsa

A style of popular music that developed from a blend of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican music with rock and jazz.

Celia Cruz

A Cuban singer and band leader who contributed to the popularity of Salsa.

Reggae

A popular African Caribbean style of music of Jamaican origin, characterized by a rhythmic, aggressive sound and used to express social and political injustices.

Rastafarianism

A religious cult closely linked with Reggae, preaching that Jamaicans will return to their true home, Ethiopia.

Bob Marley

Considered a messiah in the cult of Rastafarianism and a prominent figure in Reggae music.

Instruments used in Reggae

Electric bass, keyboard ensemble, piano, drums, and lead rhythmic guitars playing short ostinato phrases with regular accents on the offbeats.