Latin American and Caribbean Music Influences

Study Notes

Music

Latin American music is a product of three major influences: Caribbean Island, South America, and Spanish/Portuguese and Mexican influences.
African music influenced the music around 1838.
Reggae is a Jamaican musical style, characterized as fast and percussive.
It is a form-based style, influenced by African styles.
It's a distinct musical style, originally from Jamaica.
Afrobeat is a dance style from Nigeria . It uses drums, guitars, and other traditional African instruments.
It was best known in the 1950s/60s.
It was popularized by musicians like Fela Kuti.
Salsa is a dance music style from Cuba.
It is a combination of various cultural influences, including those from Africa, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries.
Mamba is a dance that emerged in Cuba.
It developed around the 1950s, combining elements of Cuban, African and American music.
This dance was popularized in the United States in the 1950s.

Arts

Digital Arts are electronic art forms that involve using computers and digital tools.
They use software to create images, videos, and animations.
Digital arts are often characterized by the use of special effects, and the ability to create and manipulate images in a variety of ways
Photographers use image-editing software to produce diverse effects.
Software programs are used to adjust visual elements and aspects of an image.
Photography involves a number of processes and techniques
Photographic techniques include developing, printing, and digital manipulation.
Artists use software to create artwork in digital formats.

Description

Explore the rich tapestry of Latin American and Caribbean music in this quiz. Delve into the diverse influences from African, Spanish, and indigenous cultures that shaped genres like Reggae, Afrobeat, and Salsa. Test your knowledge on the evolution of these musical styles and their cultural significance.