salsa romantica
what it is
"Salsa romantica" is a style of Salsa music that emerged in the late 1980's. Despite criticism from Salsa purists and varied reception from music critcs, it has been the most commerically successful form of Salsa for over 20 years. This style of Salsa that emphisizies romantic tones and sentiments arose at a time when classic, big-band salsa, the kind popularized by Fania Records in the late 1970s and early 1980s, took a severe beating on the Latin record charts, owing to the merengue boom and the rise of Latin pop.
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What is salsa romantica?
"Salsa romantica" is a style of Salsa music that emerged in the late 1980's. Despite criticism from Salsa purists and varied reception from music critcs, it has been the most commerically successful form of Salsa for over 20 years. This style of Salsa that emphisizies romantic tones and sentiments arose at a time when classic, big-band salsa, the kind popularized by Fania Records in the late 1970s and early 1980s, took a severe beating on the Latin record charts, owing to the merengue boom and the rise of Latin pop.
What are good salsa romantica albums to start with?
Try Búscame by Adolescent's Orquesta, Nacimiento Y Recuerdos by Frankie Ruiz, Ciclos by Luis Enrique, and Solo by Maelo Ruiz.
Who are some women making salsa romantica?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/salsa-romantica/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making salsa romantica, from mainstream to underground.
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