MU 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Tito Puente, Conga, Timbales
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Chapter 32: latin music in the united states, 1900-1960. The slave trade that brought africans to the united states also brought them to other parts of the world, mainly the caribbean islands and brazil. They merged tribal religions with forms of christianity introduced by european colonists. Three stages of latin music found in america: 1st stage. Styles emerged as exotic novelties and dance fads: 2nd stage. Lasting from the 1930s to the 1950s. Saw interpretations of latin music by american musicians: 3rd stage. The use of latin elements in rhythm and blues and rock and roll: latin rhythms helped shape the rhythms of rock-era popular music. Latin dances became popular: habanera, tango, and rumba, this was made possible by the mainstreaming of latin music by groups such as. Xavier cugat"s orchestra and the havana casino orchestra: the latter group had a hit song which sold over a million records in 1930, the.
