Salsa oral tradition

The Salsa oral tradition refers to the passing down of cultural knowledge, stories, songs, and history through spoken word rather than written texts. Originating in Latin American communities, especially within Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures, it preserves collective identity and heritage by sharing personal and communal narratives, customs, and musical expressions orally across generations. This tradition maintains cultural continuity, fosters community bonds, and enables adaptation and resilience by emphasizing spoken memory and experiential learning.