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Celia Cruz
The Rumba
The Rumba is a song that originated in Cuba
It is similar to the Salsa with a strong African Music influence
It often as a call-and-response, often with vocals and a rhythm section
A rumba is high energy with percussion and brass instruments
Celia Cruz
"Quimbara"
Celia Cruz was born in Cuba and died in New Jersey.
She was denied a visa several times to the United States, but eventually was granted one in 1957
"Quimbara" (by Puerto Rican, Junior Cepeda) was her biggest hit and immediately transformed her into the Queen of Salsa
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