Latin Musica & Dance

What did Latin musicians Tito Puente and Celia Cruz have in common?

• Neither was popular until after they died.

• They both rose to fame as drummers.

• They were both born in Cuba.

• Their popularity earned both of them "royal" nicknames.

Rita Moreno was the first latina to win an Oscar for her role in West Side Story

• false

• true

Why does Latin music mix African, and indigenous American music? Choose the best answer.

• Those were the three main styles of music in the ancient world.

• The first Latin musicians were trying to mix as many different styles as possible

• All Latin Americans today are descended from one of these two cultures.

• Those two cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries.

Gloria Estefan was a part of group called?

• Gloria

• The Miami Sound Machine.

• The Fania All Stars

• Farruko

Most Latin American musics lends itself for dancing.

• True

• False

What were the 4 types of latin music and dance that we watched videos during our lesson?

• bachata, rumba, salsa, son, y tango

• salsa, mariachi, son, tango, y cueca

• merengue, salsa, bachata, y bomba

• flamenco, rumba, tango, salsa, y mariachi

Which dance/music started in the U.S.?

• merenegue

• salsa

• flamenco

• rumba

¿De que país es Juan Luis Guerra?

• Cuba

• La Republica Dominicana

• Argentina

• México

Which of the following are types of Latin American dance? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

• swing

• salsa

• Rumba

• cha cha

Tito Puente was famous for playing what instrument

• Bongos

• Timbales

• Congas

• Rock kit