The Evolution of Music
by Zachary Berglund
1. Started from Africa, went to Caribbean via Slaves
2. Polyrhythim- One or more sounds played simultaneously at different rhythms
3. Rumba, Spread from Plantations to Slums , Cuban Rumba is a 3 base melody with a 2 base accompiant
4. Salsa, found its roots in the Son.
5. Reggae
6. Blues
7. Jazz
8. Gospel
9. Puerto Rico
10. Bomba
11. Pop
12. Latin House
13. Puerto Rican Rap
14. A Mix of American Hip Hop, reggae, and Latin music
15. Afro-Cuban
16. Latin Salsa
17. Brazil
18. Samba
19. Nueva Trova
19.1. Focused on Society and its problems
20. Cuban Revolution
21. Guaracha
21.1. Told stories and Satires in lyrics
22. Dominican Republic
23. Merengue
24. American and British Influence
25. Dominican Rock
26. Merengue Hip-House
27. Merenrap
28. Reggaeton
29. Freestyle
30. Reggaeton
