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Latin Music
The Tango is Argentina's most famous genre of music. Reference to it goes as far back as 1823, Cuba, however it is believed to have originated from immigrants in Buenos Aires. The Tango is a form of dance typically counted in 2/4 or 4/4 and played by a sextet known as the Orquestra Tipica which is two violins, piano, double bass and two bandoneóns.
Mariachi has come to be a symbol for Mexico. The original folk form 'Son Jaliscience', which is played only by strings, is not so much. The move from rural to urban areas encouraged the change. The instruments used are typically: Violins, Guitarrón, Viguela, Guitar, Trumpet and irregularly the Harp.
The Bossa Nova came from Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, specifically from the beech culture there. It mixes Samba and Jazz together. Instruments typically include: vocals, nylon-strung guitar, piano and drums
Cuban Son is influenced by Spanish guitar music, traditional African rhythms and Rumba. It is believed to be a fairly new genre (around 1910 - gaining worldwide popularity in the 30s), carried by members of the army from its birthplace in Oriente to Havana. Typical instruments include: tres, marímbula, double bass, trumpet, claves, maracas, cowbell and congas.
The Rumba is entirely African in style, using only voice, dance and percussion, typically congas (though usually a wooden box) and claves. It is mostly associated with poor areas such as Havana and Matanzas.
The Mambo came about in the 40s, styled on the Son Montuno, Swing and the Danzón dance. A typical group may include congas, timbales, claves, double bass, piano, trombone, trumpet and saxophone.
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