SALSA INSTRUMENTS

Salsa bands bring together African, Caribbean and Nuyorrican rhythms and melodies to create a dynamic "transnational" music. Here are some of the instruments featured in this tour.



 

 


Piano player on Cuban television, ca 1950 Trumpet Player in New York, ca 1985

Trombonist from
New York, ca 1985

Agogo Bata drums Conga drums Bongo drums

Chekere Cuatro, Puerto Rico's national instrument Guitar

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