FAQ About Influence of Latin Jazz on Salsa Music Evolution
Influence of Latin Jazz on Salsa Music Evolution
yesterday | colin
Can you describe the influence of Afro-Cuban music on salsa?
Afro-Cuban music heavily influenced salsa, most notably through rhythmic elements and instrumentation such as congas, timbales, and the clave rhythm. This heritage provided the vibrant energy and danceability that are characteristic of salsa music, also showing the historical melding of African and Latin musical traditions.