Jun 12, 2020 · Black artists have always stood at the inception of most genres of music or have been the ones to lay the foundation of its roots. But even more, overlooked are the Afro-Latinx artists who lent their talent to pioneer different genres of music.

Feb 28, 2022 · Afro-Latino Music. West African music diffused itself into indigenous and Spanish melodies to create the rhythms we know today. There are tons of famous Afro-Latino singers who mastered this type of music. Cumbia, bachata, mambo, and son jarocho are just a few examples of Afro-Latino music and dance that they uncovered!

Afro-Latino music is a vibrant and dynamic genre that beautifully melds African and Latin American cultural influences. Rich in history and diversity, it reflects the rhythmic heartbeat of communities across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Feb 17, 2025 · To celebrate Black Latines and their legendary impact on salsa music today, we’ve rounded up 10 songs by Afro-Latines that will always deserve a spot on your playlist.

Feb 8, 2017 · With Folkways curator Dan Sheehy as a guide, Alt.Latino explores how the music of West Africa has influenced Latin America and the Caribbean.

Feb 8, 2021 · From Celia Cruz’s “Quimbara” to Danay Suárez’s “Yo aprendí;” from Grupo Niche’s quintessential “Cali Pachanguero” to “Rafa Pabón’s” “Sin Aire,” here are 10 tracks you need to add to your playlist....

May 31, 2023 · Afro Latin history helps us understand intersections of race, ethnicity, and class within salsa music. As with Black Americans, Afro Latinos faced racial discrimination and exclusion due to the color of their skin.

Feb 5, 2022 · When West Africans were enslaved in Latin American countries, they brought their musical traditions with them. Combined with indigenous and Spanish traditions, the beats and rhythms of West Africa gave rise to the music forms that still get us on the dance floor today – cumbia, bachata, samba.

Feb 13, 2014 · Afro Latino music is on the rise in Latin America. The music has roots in the slave trade, but artists are putting a modern spin on old songs.

Afro-Latino music artists are reshaping the global music scene, blending rich cultural roots with contemporary sounds. These artists, hailing from diverse backgrounds across Latin America and the Caribbean, are infusing traditional rhythms with modern genres, creating a …