Guaracha

/ɡwɑːˈrɑːtʃə/ noun

Definition

A lively Spanish or Cuban dance with African rhythmic influences, or the music for such a dance, popular from the 18th century onward.

Etymology

From Spanish guaracha, possibly from African language roots or indigenous Caribbean influences; the exact origin is debated, but emerged in Spanish colonial Caribbean communities.

Kelly Says

The guaracha is a musical time machine—its rhythm shows the fusion of Spanish, African, and Caribbean traditions that created an entirely new culture!

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