Roots: How Afro-Latino Legends Shaped Salsa and Latin Music

Where did salsa come from? In this episode of 10 Minute History Lessons, host Antonio Milian explores the powerful Afro-Latino roots of salsa and Latin music by telling the stories of Rafael Hernández, Chano Pozo, and Tite Curet Alonso. Discover how a Puerto Rican soldier, a Cuban rumbero, and a brilliant songwriter shaped the rhythms, heart, and soul of Latin music as we know it. Their music isn't just history — it's the living pulse of salsa, Cuban jazz, and Caribbean sound today. Tune in for a journey through music, identity, and legacy. Because history should be short but never forgotten.
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