
Flamenco is a Spanish term that refers both to a musical genre, known for its intricate rapid passages, and a dance genre characterized by its audible footwork. The origins of the term are unclear as the word also means Flemish or flamingo. The word Flamenco, which appl…
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Samba is a Brazilian musical genre derived from African and European roots. It is worldwide recognized as a symbol of Brazil and Carnival. The origin of samba is from an Afro-American couple dance, including capoeira, which was from certain circle dances that ori…
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Added by Linda Ghobrial on February 23, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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Argentine Tango is a social dance and a musical genre that originated in Argentina and moved to Uruguay and to the rest of the world later on. In the US, it is commonly confused with Ballroom Tango, though this is a later derivation.
Argentine Tango consists of a variety of styl…
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Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Latin American Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad that was brought to international fame by Puerto Ricans. Salsa incorporates multiple styles and variations; the term can be used to describe most any…
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Added by Linda Ghobrial on January 30, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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