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Salsa Music

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SALSA MUSIC 2

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Salsa music was established in the 1960s by young people who resided in the urban centers in

Latin America. The young people living in the neighborhoods came to accept the salsa music

genre as their musical and also form of expression. However, global popularity was informed by

various social conditions and historical happenings, such as the black pride movements in

America. The paper seeks to discuss the purpose and function of salsa music. The paper will

argue that salsa music importance should be understood in terms of music and a social life that

sought to respond to various issues. Salsa music sought to provide a liberation experience,

especially for the people working in the urban. Just like other music genres, salsa acted as a

refuge for the African- American after work, during weekends, and during leisure time. It offered

liberation to both the mind and the body by dancing. Additionally, it also challenged oppressive

hierarchies of race, class musical, and cultural principles. Further to this, it provided the Puerto

Ricans with a means fell free from their dependency and association with America. Therefore, it

offered cultural freedom that resonated with the other existing musicians and audiences across

Latin America.

Key words: Salsa, liberation, decolonization, musical style, youth culture, power relations.

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Running head: SALSA MUSIC 1 Salsa Music Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation SALSA MUSIC 2 Abstract Salsa music was established in the 1960s by young people who resided in the urban centers in Latin America. The young people living in the neighborhoods came to accept the salsa music genre as their musical and also form of expression. However, global popularity was informed by various social conditions and historical happenings, such as the black pride movements in America. The paper seeks to discuss the purpose and function of salsa music. The paper will argue that salsa music importance should be understood in terms of music and a social life that sought to respond to various issues. Salsa music sought to provide a liberation experience, especially for the people working in the urban. Just like other music genres, salsa acted as a refuge for the African- American after work, during weekends, and during leisure time. It offered liberation to both the mind and the body by dancing. Additionally, it also challenged oppressive hierarchies of race, class musical, and cultural principles. Further to this, it provided the Puerto Ricans with a means fell free from their dependency and association with America. Therefore, it offered cultural freedom that resonated with the other existing musicians and audiences across Latin America. Key words: Salsa, liberation, decolonization, musical style, youth culture, power relations. SALSA MUSIC 3 Introduction Salsa music has b ...
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