Salsa's History And Timeframe

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Salsa’s History and Timeframe
Amongst the many types of musical genres that developed throughout time, one that contains immigration history is Salsa. Salsa was developed in the late 1950s after Fidel Castro took over Cuba’s regime. Salsa, as all types of genre, grew and developed from its traditional standard in 1970s to the one it is today in 2018. New instruments were added, new rhythms as well, and new lives also. That goes without saying its roots that originally come from the Afro-american music style Although, without a doubt, it always makes sure that it takes away the worries of those with troubled minds and gets them in the floor dancing all together leading to a magical night. Salsa is heard throughout the world but mostly in its

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