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Latin Music USA  Hour 2: The Salsa Revolution

Born in the barrios of New York, Salsa's sound and style conquered the Latin music world. Details

 

Program: Latin Music USA

Episode: Hour 2: The Salsa Revolution

Puerto Ricans and other Latinos in New York reinvent the Cuban Son and the Puerto Rican Plena, adding elements from Soul and Jazz to create Salsa, which becomes a defining rhythm for Latinos the world over.

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Duration: (55:49)
Premiere Date: 10/12/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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