Latin American music

Latin American music

Refers to music of Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cumbia

Started as a courtship dance among Africans.

Later combined with Native American steps.

Came from coastal regions of Colombia and Panama.

This is where the cumbia came from

Came from coastal regions of Colombia and Panama.

Pasadoble

Traditionally performed in Spain.
Ascribed to Latin and North American dances.

Used during the entrance of the bullfighter in the ring.

Tango

Originated in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cha-cha-cha

Originated in Cuba.

Introduced by Enrique Jorrin.

Derived from the sound of the scraper and dancers’ shuffling feet.

Bossa Nova

Means “new trend.”

Played on a guitar with nylon strings.

Bossa

in Brazil means something performed naturally and skillfully

Reggae

Developed in Jamaica.
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley

Samba

From Brazil with West African roots.

Characterized by lively, rhythmical movement in 2/4 time.

One of the five competitive international Latin American dances.

Samba’s rhythmical movement

Characterized by lively, rhythmical movement in 2/4 time.

Rumba

Refers to the Afro-Cuban rumba

is a sensual dance performed at social occasions and contests.

Ballroom rumba

is a sensual dance performed at social occasions and contests.