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Just Salsa Magazine ~ Find: Salsa Music & Dance, Salsa History, Salsa Photographs & Videos, CD Reviews & More... Salsa teachers are also available to prepare you and your fiance or wedding party for your wedding dance. Salsa recipes are not only easy to make and delicious they are healthy and nutritious as well. Jose Alberto is the consummate "Salsero" - born in the Dominican republic and raised in Puerto Rico and New York. www.justsalsa.com   (1714 words)

Salsa music Summary Salsa's closest relatives are Cuban mambo and the son orchestras of the early 20th century, as well as Latin jazz. Salsa bands play a wide variety of songs, including pieces based on plenas and bombas, cumbia, vallenato and merengue; most songs, however, are modern versions of the Cuban son. Salsa music is traditionally based on a 4/4 time signature, and is mostly phrased in groups of two bars (eight beats), such as recurring rhythmic patterns and main phrases of the chorus. www.bookrags.com /Salsa_music   (5740 words)

Latin Music Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Caribbean and Latin genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad; the style is the primary music played at Latin danceclubs and is the "essential pulse of Latin music", according to author Ed Morales. Salsa music is a very broad term that can be used with various meanings depending on the context; its exact meaning is the subject of many arguments among aficionados. Salsa means sauce in the Spanish language, and has been described as a word with "vivid associations but no absolute definitions, a tag that encompasses a rainbow assortment of Latin rhythms and styles, taking on a different hue wherever you stands in the Spanish-speaking world". www.legendvega.com /latinmusic/salsa.htm   (1957 words)

Salsa music - Salsa Wiki - a Wikia wiki Salsa means sauce in the Spanish language, and carries connotations of the spiciness common in Latin and Caribbean cuisine.[7] More recently, salsa acquired a musical meaning in both English and Spanish. Like the son, salsa songs begin with a songlike section followed by a montuno break with call-and-response vocals, instrumental breaks and jazzy solos.[23] In the United States, the music of a salsa club is a mix of salsa, merengue, cha-cha-cha and bachata, whether sourced from a live band or a DJ. The most important instrumentation in salsa is the percussion, which is played by a wide variety of instruments, including claves, cowbells, timbales and conga.[24] Apart from percussion, a variety of melodic instruments are commonly used as accompaniment, such as a guitar, trumpets, trombones, the piano, and many others, all depending on the performing artists. salsa.wikia.com /wiki/Salsa_(music)   (3528 words)

LyricsVault: History of music;Salsa music Salsa incoporates multiple styles and variations; the term can be used to describe most any form of the popular Cuban-derived musical genres (like chachachá and mambo), but is most often applied to a mid-1970s group of New York City-area Cuban and Puerto Ricann immigrants to the United States, and stylistic descendants like 1980s salsa romantica. Salsa's roots can be traced back to the African ancestors that were brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish as slaves. Salsa most direct antecedent is Cuban son montuno, which itself is a combination of African and European influences. www.lyricsvault.net /history/salsa.html   (871 words)

This is the history of salsa music! Move to the Rhythm of this Latin sound Salsa Music is a diverse and a particular type of Caribbean and Latin music that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad. At its root, however, salsa music is a mixture of Spanish and African music, filtered through the music histories of Cuba and Puerto Rico, and adapted by latin jazz and latin popular musicians for Latino populations with diverse musical tastes. Salsa's roots can be traced back to the African ancestors that were brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish as slaves. www.salsa-dance-with-passion.com /salsa-music.html   (0 words)

Salsa music Salsa is essentially Cuban in stylistic origin, though it is also a hybrid of various Latin styles mixed with pop, jazz, rock, and RandB. The most important instrumentation in salsa is the percussion, which is played by a wide variety of instruments, including claves, cowbells, timbales and conga.[20] Apart from percussion, a variety of melodic instruments are commonly used as accompaniment, such as a guitar, trumpets, trombones, the piano, and many others, all depending on the performing artists. Salsa also has a long tradition of lyrical experimentation, with singer-songwriters like Ruben Blades using incisive lyrics about everything from imperialism to disarmament and environmentalism.[22] Vocalists are expected to be able to improvise during verses and instrumental solos. music.information-free.com /American-music/Salsa_music.html   (3931 words)

Latin Ringtones - Salsa The basic structure of a salsa song is based on the Cuban son, beginning with a simple melody and followed by a coro section in which the performers improvise [16]. Ed Morales has claimed that the "key staples" of salsa's origins were the use of the trombone as a counterpoint to the vocalist and a more aggressive sound than is typical in Cuban music; the trombone also carries the melody, while the rhythm is most generally provided by bongos, congas and timbales [17]. Salsa began spreading throughout Latin America in the 1970s, especially to Colombia, where a new generation of performers began to combine salsa with elements of cumbia and vallenato; this fusion tradition can be traced back to the 1960s work of Peregoya y su Combo Vacano. www.latino-ringtones.com /Salsa.html   (4355 words)

Salsa Salsa music is a broad term that is used with various meanings depending on the context; its exact Salsa evolved steadily through the later 1970s and into the '80s and '90s. The growth of modern salsa, however, is said to have begun in the streets of New York in the late www.chicagoslatinentertainment.com /Salsa.htm   (3918 words)

Salsa Dance Styles, Various Salsa and Latin dance types Because Salsa is such a diverse dance, and there are no real "rules" of style, once you learn any style of dance, you tend to stick to that style when transitioning to Salsa. Miami style salsa makes use of "ganchos" or arm-hooks, which is when one elbow is hooked over the partners elbow to create a kind of arm lock giving the leader leverage to move his partner via the arm. When you listen to Cuban style salsa, son, songo or Timba (all related to Cuban salsa) it actually feels entirely natural to break on the 3. www.danzalatina.co.nz /salsa-styles.html   (2058 words)

Salsa music Salsa incorporates multiple styles and variations; the term can be used to describe most any form of the popular Cuban-derived musical genres (like chachachá and mambo). Salsa's most direct antecedent is Cuban son montuno, which itself is a combination of African and European influences. The growth of modern salsa, however, is said to have begun in the streets of New York in the late 1960s. www.nelsal.com /salsa.htm   (0 words)

Salsa & Merengue Society – Glossary: Rhythms & Styles (N–Z) An umbrella term encompassing a myriad of mid to up–tempo Afro–Cuban and Latin rhythms and styles including: chachachá, mambo, son, cumbia, guajira, guaracha, songo, which may sound similar to untrained ears. The development of songo is attributed to Juan Formell and his band Los Van Van. Originating in the cities, it is probably the oldest rumba form and is performed by couples. www.salsa-merengue.co.uk /revealit/glosrhnz.html   (455 words)

Mr. Larry Harlow During the mid 50’s, he was so fascinated by the Latin rhythms that he traveled and lived in Cuba to study the real Afro-Cuban sound that became known as "Salsa". As an expert "Salsa" artist, he returned to New York to develop his own style and orchestra and later to help create the internationally famous "Fania all Stars" group. He created and composed the first Salsa opera, "Hommy", which he orchestrated and conducted at Carnegie Hall and repeated in San Juan, Puerto Rico to rave reviews. www.salsaweb.com /harlow/mrlarryharlow.htm   (557 words)

Salsa Magazine - PEOPLE SPEAK - Salsa-magazine, Salsa Roots and Memorabilia Your just as much a part of the 70s Salsa boom as any musician or singer that was. We have a very large Salsa dance studio: Mambo Unico, in Ridgewood Queens and are planning some big Salsa Dance Events. I was born in 1963, was a little kid in the 70's living in the Bronx listening to earth wind and fire and the beginnings of Hip Hop. www.salsamagazine.com /generic.html?pid=14   (5514 words)

Dear TOsalsa! History of Salsa / Dance Style Discussion It is called salsa too the way those bands in New York started to sound, it was Cuban music, but due to the fact that they had better recording studios and the use of electric pianos the way they sound was different, but the rhythm was the same. Salsa is the son, the rumba, the guajira, the mambo played by musicians all around the world with a lot of different styles and sounds. I understand that is easier for a salsa singers when asked where the music he is playing came from to say that is a mixture, rather than to give credit to another country that is not his. www.tosalsa.com /DearTOsalsa/history_of_salsa.htm   (0 words)

Mo-Bana Records presents: Songo After one year together, Songo entered the recording studio to work on the band¹s debut CD, ³Havana Soul², which was released on the Mo-Bana Records label in September 2000. Prior to forming Songo, Carlos taught guitar and played in many bands over the years, most recently in the San Francisco 70's Disco/Funk tribute/parody band, Superbooty. Mark Armenta, a versatile bass guitar player who splits his time between jazz, big band, blues, and salsa gigs, is a veteran of the San Francisco music scene. www.songo.com /about.html   (445 words)

San Francisco/Bay Area Salsa & Latin Jazz: Articles Songo is a style instrumentally founded in the traditional Cuban genres, weaving rock, jazz and Brazilian rhythms throughout the melodic line with close ties to the salsa format. The second form timba, is currently the hottest and fastest growing musical genre in the world with hundreds of websites, dance clubs and radio shows dedicated to the form. Timba's foundation starts with the dancer ---like songo it's any Cuban rhythm, son, montuno, changuii, whatever, then mixed with Afro-Urban American styles, funk, jazz, soul, blues, rap, anything that jives the hips. www.salsasf.com /features/articles/vanvan01.html   (1790 words)

Campos Music: My Books The 50 riffs cover a wide variety of latin styles such as: Salsa, Mambo, Songo, Cha-Cha, Son, Bomba, Merengue, Cumbia, Calypso, Samba Cruzado, Partido Alto. In this salsa piano book, I decided to explore a number of chord progressions that were not addressed in my first book. I have also included several arrangements that go anywhere from a salsa rhythm section to a large salsa ensemble with strings and brass section. www.camposmusic.com /books.html   (661 words)

Salsa Racing Dance Studios, "Where Salsa & Fitness Become One" Live Salsa band on the outside terrace, but the surface is concrete, which isn't good for dancing. Hustle classes on Wednesdays and Salsa on Thursdays; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4 a.m., admission $10.00. A Broadway mainstay in the Big Apple, Miami's Joe Allen may not be as showy, but it's certainly a major draw for those seeking a helping of comfort food with a side of local flavor. www.salsaracing.com /clubs.asp   (3043 words)

Re: Salsa, Son and Racism You are clearly just arguing for the sake of it and not to understand anything (but, as you've said many times, you don't need to learn anything because you are an expert). This is something which is used in Salsa in the 70's from New York. So while New York Salsa and Songo share the same root, they are different branches of the same tree. www.uksalsa.com /Chat/on2/551.html   (639 words)

Editorial - Salsa Power! Arsenio Rodriguez: The Son, the Mambo and the Salsa - Rafael Lam ( Salsa: the Contribution of Latin America, the Factors Behind the "Latino Craze" and Its Drive for Cultural Integration. Salsa: La Contribución de Latinoamérica, los factores detrás de la "Locura Latina" y su búsqueda por la integración cultural. www.salsapower.com /editorials   (738 words)

CHUY TALKS TIMBA   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The songo began to incorporate elements of Funk and pop. If you go back and listen to the early recordings of Orchestra Reve when Juan Formell was the bass player with them, you begin to hear those hip bass lines he was adding to the traditional Son Changui beats. Reve basically brought the last vestige of the rural son montuno, which was the son chagui and urbanized it. www.salsacrazy.com /salsaroots/Timba.htm   (1649 words)

SALSAROOTS CLASSIC VIDEOS   (Site not responding. Last check: ) This demonstration video focuses on rueda but also give samples of Salsatrio, Songo, Salsa Casino, Son and Quartetos de Casino, which consists of one man with two and three women. This the granddaddy of all Salsa videos and is a must have for anyone interested in Fania All-Stars and hard core New York Style Salsa music. Some people suggest that Our Latin Thing was the first music video of our time, "Our Latin Thing." "Masucci was a visionary in the growth of this exciting music 30 years ago This musical documentary gives you a revealing, edgy look at the exciting urban lifestyles of New York's Latinos during the 1970's. www.salsacrazy.com /salsaroots/srclassicvideos.htm   (1067 words)

EtownSalsa.com - Edmonton's Resource Portal for SALSA, SALSA, SALSA!! Bomba is a new generation of musicians well schooled in traditional Latin music forms from timba to rumba, to son, to salsa, to songo, as well as North American funk and jazz. Our Band's flavour of choice is mainly cumbia, merengue, and salsa but dont be caught off guard or you'll be swept away buy our carribean style. X-Band was formed In July 2003 and performed for the first time in December 2003 at "Azucar" night club, formerly known as "Longriders." After an overwhelming response from the latinos in Edmonton who packed the night club for X-Band's opening night, the club owner decided to convert 100% latin on weekends. www.etownsalsa.com /bands.asp?city=edmonton   (571 words)

SALSAROOTS CLASSIC VIDEOS   (Site not responding. Last check: ) This demonstration video focuses on rueda but also give samples of Salsatrio, Songo, Salsa Casino, Son and Quartetos de Casino, which consists of one man with two and three women. This the granddaddy of all Salsa videos and is a must have for anyone interested in Fania All-Stars and hard core New York Style Salsa music. Some people suggest that Our Latin Thing was the first music video of our time, "Our Latin Thing." "Masucci was a visionary in the growth of this exciting music 30 years ago This musical documentary gives you a revealing, edgy look at the exciting urban lifestyles of New York's Latinos during the 1970's. www.salsaroots.com /srclassicvideos.htm   (1067 words)

Salsa Music In addition, Morales cites singer Rubén Blades as claiming that salsa is merely "a concept", as opposed to a definite style or rhythm. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or suggestions. Ray Barretto, Tipica 73, Conjunto Clasico, Rubén Blades and Eddie Palmieri were other important artists of the era, while Peregoyo y su Combo Vacano brought Colombian influences to salsa and brought the music to their homeland. www.travel-amazing-southamerica.com /salsa-music.html   (2008 words)

Sociedad de Salsa y Merengue – Ritmos y Estilos (N–Z) Sociedad de Salsa y Merengue – Ritmos y Estilos (N–Z) Mostrador de Información Término genérico que abarca una miríada de ritmos y estilos Latinos y Afro-Cubanos con un tiempo que oscila entre medio a alto, incluyendo: chachachá, mambo, son, cumbia, guajira, guaracha, songo, que pueden sonar muy similares para alguien inexperto. El desarrollo del songo se atribuye al Juan Formell y su banda Los Van Van. www.salsa-merengue.net /detalles/gloritnz.html   (472 words)

PG Music Inc. - Styles Set 9: Latin and Salsa... Uses the most advanced features of Band-in-a-Box, utilizing all of the Latin percussion sounds, and live MIDI drums to play complex rhythms. With Salsa Piano, Bass & Percussion At 'b' add Strings, ride and louder. Memo: Salsa style featuring the traditional Afro rhythm adapted from the sacred 'bata' drumming. www.pgmusic.com /styles9.htm   (0 words)

: : : SONGO 21 : : : Salsa/Timba de Paris ! : : : Suite au départ de Karine LAMY, SONGO 21 cherche un tourneur (ou tourneuse) ayant déjà une solide expérience dans ce domaine afin de préparer la saison 2007. Afin de mieux faire connaissance avec les 12 musiciens composant SONGO 21, voici quelques videos et Mp3 prévus pour vous mettre l'eau à la bouche... [Ecouter SONGO 21] [Voir SONGO 21 en concert] www.songo21.com   (326 words)

Q Up Arts Latin Groove Factory V3 Caribbean Acid Disc A and more Composition / Utility Software at GuitarCenter.com. Full series includes stellar samples and loops of mambo, cha-cha-cha, songo, guaguanco, bomba, merengue, mozambique, bolero, salsa, sambas (including cruzado, funk, partito alto, and batucada) bossa nova, bairo, and calypso. Special salsa mixes feature authentic modern salsa feel and recording styles. Salsa, songo, and mambo styles in multiple meters www.guitarcenter.com /shop/product/buy_q_up_arts_latin_groove_factory_v3_caribbean_acid_disc_a?full_sku=709857   (455 words)

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