Salsa (music genre)

Salsa is a lively, rhythmic music genre that originated in the Caribbean, mainly Cuba and Puerto Rico, and became popular worldwide. It combines African and Latin American musical traditions, featuring energetic percussion, brass instruments, and catchy melodies. Salsa emphasizes danceability, with rhythms like the clave pattern driving the music. It often includes vocal improvisations and storytelling lyrics. The genre evolved through the influence of jazz, mambo, and other styles, creating a vibrant, syncopated sound that encourages social dancing. Salsa concerts and clubs are community hubs where music, dance, and cultural expression come together, making it a dynamic and enduring form of Latin-inspired music.