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Music of Latin America was influenced by indigenous, Spanish-Portuguese, and African traditions. Indigenous music used local instruments like drums, flutes, and shells, and was mostly functional for ceremonies and worship. African influence is seen in complex rhythmic patterns from drums and percussion. Spanish-Portuguese influence introduced European melodies and styles. Popular genres that developed include samba, son, and salsa, which blended these various cultural influences into new dance-oriented form

Author

Therese Guades Pino

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