(Photo credit: Afro Latino Fest NYC Crowd photograph by Redens Desrosiers)
This is another one that comes with a rump-shaker warning:
The term “Afro-Latin” is used to describe types of music from Latin American countries that were influenced by the Black population that came from Africa and established themselves mostly in major port cities.
When these Africans were brought over, the only thing they really could bring with them was culture. Whether it was music, dance, or religious beliefs, they attempted to preserve as much of their rich cultural heritage as possible in their new country.
I could probably do several playlists, but this one as features cumbia, bachata, bossa nova, merengue, rumba, salsa, samba, and tango. Afro-Latin artists have influenced many styles by the music of the United States giving rise to genres such as Latin pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, and reggaeton.
Please enjoy this freewheeling collection of music from Latin America and the US.
Stay safe sane, and kind until next week.
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