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Genre
salsa
Parent Genre: latin

Salsa is a lively and upbeat music genre that originated in Latin America. It is characterized by its use of percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, and timbales, as well as brass and woodwind instruments. Salsa often incorporates elements of jazz, funk, and rock music, and is known for its infectious rhythms and danceability. The lyrics of salsa songs typically focus on love, relationships, and social issues. It has been popularized by numerous artists, including some of the most iconic figures in Latin music history.


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salsa music timeline

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Similar Genres to salsa

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salsa playlist created by Chosic

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List of salsa artists

Here is a list of salsa artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the salsa genre. You can find out what salsa genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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