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Latin Music Today And Its US Connections

Argentine tango
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It is important to note that many popular Latin music genres originated in Central and South America, but they have also had a significant influence on music in the United States. These genres didn’t develop in one specific location, but rather spread across various metropolitan areas with a large Hispanic population. Let’s explore this topic further in the following paragraphs.

In fact, some of the earliest forms of American music paid homage to the Spanish population and their cultures. The roots of contemporary jazz and rhythm and blues can be traced back to the rhythms and beats borrowed from Latin music. It became common to find percussionists incorporating instruments like the maracas into their bands.

As the radio gained popularity and became accessible to the masses, cultural dances from Latin America became instant hits in other countries. One of these dances was the Argentinean tango. It not only gained a fan base in the US but also influenced dance halls in many countries around the world, where bandoneon players became a regular feature. Over time, the US took the tango and infused it with the influence of Hollywood musicals, creating its own unique blend by combining the …

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