VOICED : La salsa shocke arrasa en Colombia

Salsa Xoque is a vibrant dance style from Cali, Colombia, blending rap, reggaetón, and Pacific rhythms. It gained fame when the national football team celebrated goals with it during the World Cup. Originating in Agua Blanca due to migration and conflict, it evolved from street parties to upscale venues in Bogotá. Despite criticism from salsa purists, Salsa Xoque remains popular.

What are the musical influences of Salsa Xoque?

• Jazz and Blues

• Classical and Opera

• Rock and Metal

• Rap, Reggaetón, and Pacific Coast rhythms

Which event helped bring Salsa Xoque to international attention?

• The Cannes Film Festival

• The World Cup

• The Grammy Awards

• The Olympics

Where did Salsa Xoque originate?

• Medellín

• Cali

• Bogotá

• Cartagena

What factors contributed to the emergence of Salsa Xoque in Agua Blanca?

• Influence of international tourists

• Economic prosperity

• Government cultural programs

• Displacement due to natural disasters and conflict

How do salsa purists view Salsa Xoque?

• They see it as a modern evolution of salsa

• They criticize it for lacking academic musical training

• They are indifferent to it

• They embrace it as a traditional form