History of the rhythms

 History of the rhythms [Mambo particular, will be represented in court]:

The musical and dance style known as mambo was born in Cuba, the result of a fusion of various musical sounds. He received strong influence of african-Cuban rhythms coming from religious ceremonies typical of the Congo. The term with which he was baptized comes from a slang term common among black musicians - "are you mambo?", Or "you all right?".These artists performed a rhythm known as El Son in Cuban musical groups.

Damaso Perez Prado The conductor, however, was responsible for spreading this musical style. In 1947, he goes to Mexico, where it creates a large set, which adds a fantastic horn segment, inspired by the group of Stan Kenton. Armed with these resources, he goes on to win the fierce competition of Music North American market.

In the 50's Mambo revolutionizing the musical landscape, not surrendering even before the monopoly of American big bands, thanks to the talents of Perez, along with the other famous singers of this era, such as Xavier Cugat, Tito Puente and Beny Moré. Written by Perez, Rico El Mambo What (Mambo Jambo) was the first of an innumerable list of successes. The mambo Cerezo Rosa in 1955 reaches the top of the Billboard record chart, just dismissed from his post by Rock Around the Clock, Bill Halley.

Dance:
The mambo is a sensual dance and very popular with Cuban and African rhythms. The word "mambo" means "conversation with the gods" and is also the name of a drum (these drums were used for sacred rituals).
The influence of dance Danzon, mixed with the dance of Haitian slaves called Cinquillo begin to set the dance Mambo.
The word comes from Voodoo (Haiti / Africa) and its links to describe the Voodoo priestess in Haiti. However, the Mambo African word meaning "Voices or Choir." There are different meanings in different countries, but always mystical, setting the dance as if to worship the gods.
Indicates that the main source of their dance steps comes Orisha Shango.

The 50 assists to the boom of Mambo, Perez Prado introduced by the U.S. but popular in the Latino community by Machito, Puente and Rodríguez. It was a very productive time for Latin music, as each was reinforced by legendary musicians, the arrangements aggregating virtuosity.

 Mambo
Direct descendant of the rumba, the mambo began its international expansion to be presented to Americans by Perez Prado Cuban musician in the 40s. In 50 years, the pace has won New York and was touched by band leaders like Tito Puente, Machito and Tito Rodriguez at the clubs most sophisticated city. The Mambo can be danced by couples or separately - in doubles, however, we must keep a slight distance so that the hips can follow the rhythm of the maracas, a kind of rattle.

This musical style, however, was not long, his success was fleeting. But this sound, which mixed Cuban rhythms and jazzy elements, marked the history of Cuban music until the beginning of the 60s. From there he was overcome by the phenomenon of rock.

Chá Chá Chá 
Derived from Cuban Danzon, who followed the mambo. The name was inspired by the noise made by the dancers on the dance floor. It became popular in the world with the formations of the Big Bands, which had a predominance of wind instruments.

Bolero
This dance, Latino, is romantic and sensual. In Brazil, he was influenced by the style of Fred Astaire and also by the Argentine tango.