Latin Am Music Influenced by Afr Music

Question 1

It is a Jamaican sound dominated by bass guitar and drums. It has 2 distinctive
qualities namely: staccato chords and offbeat rhythm.

Answer 1

Reggae

Question 2

A Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian dance music which includes Cuban son
montuno, guaracha, chachacha, and bolero.

Answer 2

Salsa

Question 3

A Brazilian musical genre and dance style that is defined as the dancing scene in
Brazil.

Answer 3

Samba

Question 4

It is the modern Trinidian and Tobagonian pop music combining soul and calypso music.
It is known as the “soul of Calypso.”

Answer 4

Soca

Question 5

It is known as the Muslim music often performed as a wake-up call for early breakfast
and prayer during Ramadan celebrations.

Answer 5

Were

Question 6

A music originated in the Island of Caribbean and Martinique and popularized in the
1980’s. It is a fast, carnival-like rhythmic music from the word CREOLE slang word which
means party.

Answer 6

Zouk