The African Roots of Latin Music
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Assignment 1

Surf the web and find information about the characteristics, structures and instruments used in West African music.

 

 

Answer the following questions:

1. Name the three major areas from which African people were brought to the American continent.

2. Name some of the musical instruments associated with African music.

3. Name some of the musical instruments associated with Western, European music.


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