From their famous cigars, to their catchy salsa music, the great island of Cuba has much to offer. Known as America’s prodigal son, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, containing mountains and low plains used for farming. It has many different habitats, such as forests, jungles, and grasslands. Its different ecosystems are home to many kinds of unique plants and animals found in Cuba only. Many many years ago, the Taino people from Venezuela took over the island. In the year 1511, the
Salsa is a dance form of music that is originated from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Columbia. But the salsa term initially promoted and marketed in the New York City during 1970s. In fact, New York salsa draws from the Cuban styles of son music, mambo music and cha cha cha. Salsa musicians adapted the son style to their own need and tastes. The main instruments they use in salsa music are guitar, violin, bass, piano, accordion, trumpet, saxophone, cowbell, bongo and conga drums, etc. During the time of
realize how emotionally invested I would be in the craft and want to pursue a career in the music industry. It still amazes me how even after nineteen years I still have so much more music techniques, theory, etc. to learn down the road. Being a musician has really brought the need for motivation when it has come to singing solo and in ensembles. Ever since I was a little girl around the age of five music interested me because my whole family could sing and we would all gather around and sing gospel
Immigration over the last several hundred years from a vast array of countries has helped shaped the cultural make up the United States. In an attempt to answer the questions, “How has Latin American Culture influenced the United States?” this research paper will take an in-depth look at Latin America’s profound effect on the entertainment industry, food and restaurant industry and sports within the United States over the last two or three decades. Immigration is an integral part of the United