Famous Afro-Latinos
This Afro-Cuban singer, dubbed the "Queen of Salsa" was famous for singing numerous Latin hits including: "Guantanamera" "Quimbara" "La Negra Tiene Tumbao"
Who is Celia Cruz?
This Afro-Dominican sacred music that can be found through the island, is played at religious ceremonies, usually coinciding with saint's days, as well as for secular parties and special occasions. President Trujillo tried to burn the (blank) drum to get rid of the African influence of DR.
What is Palo?
This dance had been the national dance of Cuba before the Cuban Revolution (1959), syncretic genre that blends elements of Spanish and African origin.
What is Son?
The proper term to use when addressing a black Latino/a
What is Afro-Latino/a?
What Mexican American singer & songwriter educated 200 high school students about positive self-image and setting life-goals in their adult lives in Austin, Texas.
Who is Selena Quintanilla- Perez
This Afro-Colombian made history on Nov. 8 when she announced she will be taking a seat on Univision in December. She’s the first Afro-Latina to anchor a news desk from Monday through Friday on a major network.
Who is Ilia Calderon?
This song is a theme related to Santeria that brings sounds from Africa. The word "Blank" comes from the Yoruba culture in Cuba and means "spiritual cleansing for your home" This song was on the movie soundtrack of "El Cantante" and sung by Marc Anthony.
What is Aguanile?
This dance came from the Garifuna people. It is used to reaffirm and express the struggle felt by the indigenous population's common heritage through cultural art forms, such as dance and music, and to highlight their strong sense of endurance.
What is Punta?
Name the top four states with the highest Afro-Latino population
what is California,Texas,Florida,and New York?
This country has won the most beauty titles compared to any other country in the world, over the past 30 years
What is Venezuela?
He is the first Afro-Dominican U.S. Representative for New York's 13th congressional district and the first formerly undocumented immigrant to ever serve in Congress.He served January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 .
Who is Adriano Espaillat?
This instrument came from slaves. It is a gourd, a hollow, dried shell of a fruit, carved with ridges. It is usually played a stick that is stroked up and down the carved side.
What is a guiro?
This is the national dance of the Dominican Republic. It is said that the slaves watched the masters dance ballroom and imitated that but added an upbeat tempo and more movement.
What is the merengue?
This country has the second highest black population outside of Africa.
Double Jeopardy:Name the top four countries with the highest black population outside of Africa.
What is Brazil?
What is Brazil,United States of America,Haiti, and Dominican Republic?
This popular Mexican soup is said to be the best cure for a hangover.
What is menudo?
This Afro-Dominican and Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and former lead vocalist of the American bachata band Aventura.
Who is Romeo Santos?
This type of music used to be called amargue ("bitterness", "bitter music", or "blues music"). Dictator Trujillo made it illegal to listen to this type of music. This genre is now what the Dominican Republic is known for.
What is Bachata?
This is a Uruguayan dance that comes from African slaves. It is considered an important aspect of the culture of Uruguay and was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage of humanity.
What is the Candombe?
The first Latin American country to gain its independence
What is Haiti?
In some Central American countries, some indigenous people spoke, and still speak, different dialects of...
What is Mayan?
This Afro-Dominican is known for her hits like "Ayy" and "Insecure". She is also known for appearing on the cast of "Love and Hip Hop: Miami" and bringing awareness of colorism and Afro-Latinos to the public.
Who is Amara la Negra?
This part of Africa has the most influence in Afro-Latino music still to this day.
What is West Africa?
This Afro-Puerto Rican dance is known as the dance of slaves. This dance is a dialogue between the dancer and drummer.
What is la bomba?
This Afro-Latin tribe is located in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua is called Garifuna these afro-latinos speak Garifuna and .......
What is Spanish?
The origin country of famous soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento (a.k.a. Pelé)
What is Brazil?