The History of Salsa

The story of salsa stretches across continents and centuries - from the rhythms of West Africa to the streets of Havana, from the barrios of New York to dance floors around the world.

This is a growing collection of articles exploring salsa's rich history. New entries will be added over time.

• Son: The Root of the Rhythm How Son Cubano, born from the meeting of African and Spanish traditions, became …