Latin Am Music Influenced by Afr Music Flashcards
It is a Jamaican sound dominated by bass guitar and drums. It has 2 distinctive
qualities namely: staccato chords and offbeat rhythm.
Reggae
A Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian dance music which includes Cuban son
montuno, guaracha, chachacha, and bolero.
Salsa
A Brazilian musical genre and dance style that is defined as the dancing scene in
Brazil.
Samba
It is the modern Trinidian and Tobagonian pop music combining soul and calypso music.
It is known as the “soul of Calypso.”
Soca
It is known as the Muslim music often performed as a wake-up call for early breakfast
and prayer during Ramadan celebrations.
Were
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.
Zouk
