HISTORY OF LATIN MUSIC The history of the Moorish empire prior to Spain extends from the ancient Moabites, and extends across the great Atlantic into north, south and Central American thus the Moorish domination of the seas. It is important to point out that as time goes on what is now known as Latin America is highly influenced by European colonization and the slave trade with Africa. Currently, Latin America, the countries of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States, include the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Central and South America and contain an amalgamation of cultural influences, namely European, The Moors, Mexican, and other African tribes. Europe contributed the religions two main languages, Spanish and Portuguese. Much of the native Moorish culture, which was in place before the arrival of the Spaniards and Christopher Columbus, was suppressed due to forced assimilation; the rest was combined with the arrival of slaves and other cultures in the 16th century. What is Latin Music? Books:
Cuco Valoy In a career beginning in the 1950s and continuing into the present day, Cuco Valoy has known success singing son, salsa, merengue, bachata and bolero, in addition to playing and singing Afro-Dominican folk styles like palo. Not only has Valoy’s career run the gamut of Dominican musical forms, he has also seen the music from the vantage point of singer, percussionist, guitarist, producer, and even on-air disc jockey. Known chiefly as a vocalist, Valoy recorded both the rhythm guitar and the bongo for the son duo Los Ahijados which he fronted with his brother Martin, and often played piano or bass on his later merengue recordings. Valoy was born in 1937 in Mano Guayabo, near the capital of Santo Domingo. Cuco’s professional career started in the late 1950s with Los Ahijados ( The god-children), a traditional son group he formed with his brother Martin and named in response to the great Cuban duo Los Compadres (The Godfathers).
Salsa Music & Dance - SalsaGente - Cuban-style Salsa dance in Santa Cruz, California Dance like no one is watching! Following information was compiled from various sources on the InternetFollowing categories are covered below:1. Salsa Music and Dance Around the World (New York, Los Angeles, Cuba, Colombia, West Africa)2. New York (USA) Salsa Music During the 1940s and 50s, Cuban musicians had a huge influence on the New York music scene.But once Fidel came to power, diplomatic relations fell apart between Cuba and the US. These days New York salsa has a distinctly Puerto Rican sound ‚ smooth, polished, classic salsa. Leading musicians playing NewYorican Salsa: Celia Cruz Willie Colon Eddie Palmeiri The Spanish Harlem Orchestra Jimmy Bosch Salsa Dance The high concentration of Puerto Ricans and NuYoricans in New York, means that the New York salsa dance style is strongly Puerto Rican influenced, with an emphasis on fast flash footwork. But, there‚is also a strong Latin Hustle influence in New York salsa dancing. The current New York salsa style is called Mambo or Salsa On 2.
The Roots of Tejano and Conjunto Music Arhoolie RecordsMusic Excerpts, Liner Notes, and Photos All music excerpts, liner notes, and photos on this page are the property of: Arhoolie Records, 10341 San Pablo Av., El Cerrito, CA 94530 The roots of Tejano and Conjunto music are as widespread and diverse, and run as deep, as the traditions, cultures and people which gave them life. The main root is the music of Mexico with all its regional and class variations, its extraordinary range of songs and dances, and its social and religious musics ranging from the solo voice to the powerful sound of the bandas from Sinaloa to the highly stylized format of today's mariachis. The musical traditions of the Tejanos of South Texas and Norteños of Northern Mexico have been influenced not only by the mother country, Mexico, but also by their Anglo-American, African-American and immigrant neighbors like the Czechs, Bohemians, and Moravians as well as the Germans and Italians. The songs were contributed by both Mexican and Tejano composers.
Where Did Reggae Music Originate? jamaica flag Reggae music originated in Jamaica during the late 1960′s. Many people think that Reggae is one music that describes every sound that comes out of Jamaica but their wrong. The Rastafari movement has played a vital role in Reggae music even up today, 1 out of 3 Jamaican are Rastafari. The Oxford English Dictionary says that the origin is not found (unknown) but could be derived from the Jamaican slang word rega-rege what translates to quarrel. Thanks to musical genius such as Bob Marley during the 1960′s reggae was not only becoming famous in Jamaica but internationally known. During the 1970′s the hot Jamaica movie “The Harder They Come” starring Jimmy Cliff helped boost the popularity of reggae music all around the world. Now in the year 2009 Reggae music is extremely popular and has broken down many walls and made its way across the world influencing many people.
Celia Cruz Salsa History - The history of salsa dancing and salsa music There is a lot to write about salsa history, but don't worry, we will keep it short and simple. Salsa is the result of a musical evolution of various types of Latin rhythms. Salsa is also a dance style which combines many different cultural genres. Salsa Music History Salsa music and salsa dancing are very much connected because the main purpose of the music is to dance to. The origin of salsa There exist an ongoing discussion on the exact origin of salsa. Salsa Dance History The term "Salsa" was created in New York. The term refers to a variety of Hispanic musical styles: Rhumba, Són Montuno, Guaracha, Mambo, Cha cha cha, Danzón, Són, Guguanco, Cubop, Guajira, Charanga, Cumbia, Plena, Bomba, Festejo, Merengue, among others. Many of these have maintained their individuality and others were mixed creating "Salsa". Celia Cruz From 'Salsa History' back to 'Homepage'.
Jambalaya Cajun Band – audio example Native American Musical Instruments Music forms an integral part in the lives of the native Americans. The wealth of native American music is adorned by a wide variety of musical instruments like the drums, flutes, rattles and other instruments like fiddles, whistles and clappers. These instruments often accompany the regional songs that play a vital role in the oral transmission of history and customs. They also provide assistance in the education of these tribes. However, the types and purpose of music are different for each tribe. This is reflected in musical instruments they use, that vary in the construction and the material which is used to make them, among the different tribes. ♪ Musical Instruments of Native Americans ♪ Songs and the drums are the most important part of the American music. *Click on the images for a better view. The Drums The drums occupy an important place in the music of the native Americans. Simple skin drum : This is also known as powwow drums. Frame drum Water drum Square drum The Flutes Structure
Salsa - History and Overview of Salsa Music By Tijana Ilich Updated September 11, 2016. Salsa is a word that inspires an instant reaction in Latin music lovers everywhere. It is the rhythm, the dance, the musical excitement that sends millions of normally sedate non-Latinos to the dance floor where they meet their Latin neighbors, who are too busy enjoying the music to notice. Birthplace of Salsa There’s a lot of debate about the place where salsa was born. But there’s little doubt that if salsa had a passport, the date of birth would be the 1960s and stamped under place of birth would be New York, New York. Evolution of Salsa Between 1930 and 1960 there were musicians from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and South America coming to New York to perform. continue reading below our video They brought their own native rhythms and musical forms with them, but as they listened to each other and played music together, the musical influences mixed, fused and evolved. Of course, this musical hybridization was not a one-way street. The Name ‘Salsa’
Salsa Instruments Salsa Instruments and the Salsa Band Since the advent of Rock'n'Roll, western pop bands have increasingly experimented with reducing the number of band members. Some top rock bands have counted as few as three musicians. Latin music has followed the opposite trend. The Musical and Cultural Roots of Louisiana Creole and Zydeco Fiddle Traditions By D ‘Jalma Garnier One of the most renowned and beloved figures in Louisiana music is Canray Fontenot, who was an extraordinary fiddler and storyteller. No one, black or white, doubts his contribution to the two major folk streams, Cajun and Creole, and their intertwining, but too few have stopped to wonder about the larger black fiddling tradition of which he was a part. Today‘s Creole fiddlers follow in his footsteps, steps that go far back in time and include many undocumented musicians who were slaves and/or free people of color. Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot played old time Creole music with accordionist Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin until Fontenot's death in 1986. Unfortunately for our modern understanding, whenever Creole fiddle is brought up, it is too often within the context of the contemporary musics we know so well, Cajun and zydeco. Terence Simien performs "The Prison Bar," from The Tribute Sessions, on AIM Records. We do not know how old the Creole fiddle tradition is.
Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music That Seduced the World Book Reviews Ruy Castro Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music That Seduced the World A Capella Press To virtually all Americans, the words "bossa nova" are synonymous with Brazilian jazz. More specifically, they immediately trigger memories of bossa nova's greatest American hit, "The Girl From Ipanema." The idea that bossa nova represents Brazilian popular music is all wrong. Brazilian muse Ruy Castro takes on this distinctive musical tree in Bossa Nova, going from its deepest roots to its most distant branches. I think it important to note that I listened to all the recordings mentioned in the text... Yeah, yeah. This review has the goal of orienting readers to the general flow of the story, revealing unexpected events and offering Castro's take whenever possible. I. Castro appreciates the tastes of young people in Brazil in the late '40s, when the children of bossa nova were growing up. Donato, however, had the right idea. II.