FAQ About Influence of Latin Jazz on Salsa Music Evolution

Salsa music originated in the 1960s and 1970s primarily in New York City. It represents a fusion of different musical genres, including Cuban son montuno, cha-cha-chá, mambo, and Puerto Rican bomba and plena. The term 'salsa' is used to describe the modern dance music of Puerto Rican and Cuban bands in New York and other Latin-centered locales.