LibGuides: Latin American History 161: Honors Project: African Influence in Latin American Culture

Africans in Latin America: Resources

Africans in Hispanic America
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African heritage in Latin America
Afro-descendants in Latin America have had a different experience from those in the US, experts say. Despite this, social, economic, and cultural discrimination has been historically very strong.

The Intersection of Africa with Latin Music
Puerto Rico's Bomba, A Dance of The African Diaspora
Includes video & playlist of songs.
How Did African Artists Influence Latin American Music?
Includes videos
How this African beat spread through Latin America
Cumbia is a staple of Latin American music. Its driving beat can be heard from Argentina to Mexico to the US and beyond. But the musical style’s catchy rhythms can be traced back to one specific area: villages along the riverbanks of Colombia’s Rio Magdalena. Includes video.