1. Describe some of the influence of Latin music in the US in the early part of the twentieth century. Latin music added a lot to American music. For example, Jazz was huge! It was unlike anything the Americans have heard. Also, the Latinos contributed Mambo, and different types of R&B and Rock.
2. What was the significance of “Machito and His Afro-Cubans”? Machito and his Afro-Cubans were one of the first Latino Jazz bands. Starting in the 1940s and spreading their influence across America.
3. How did Dizzy Gillespie incorporate Latin music into his music? Dizzy Gillespie was a huge contributor to Afro-Cuban Jazz. Hey took pieces of Latin and mixed them into his own Afro-Cuban genre.
4. What was the Palladium? The Palladium was a New York concert hall that helped expose this type of music to the rest of America. Many famous musicians have performed there.
5. How did the television and films increase the exposure of the US to Latin music? The television and films increased the exposure of Latin music to America by exposing Latin music to a “newer” audience of young Americans. Many have never heard this type of music before.

6. How did Latin music influence rock music? Latin music made music more “fun” instead of formal, like classical music. The idea that music should be like a “party” came from the Latinos. Many rock and roll artists try to have fun in their music, like the Latinos.
7. Why do you think Latin music had such a great