
When did Spanish music originate?
What is commonly referred to as "Spanish" music--polyphonic singing and ornate acoustic guitar, for example--began during the 16th century. This time, called the Reconquista, or reconquest, was a t...
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In what Spanish-speaking country did chocolate originate?
The first cultures known to make chocolate were those of what is Mexico today. Ground cacao seeds mixed with spices like chili pepper was a traditional and bitter Aztec and Mayan beverage. Spanish ...
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When did rap music originate?
Rap music, also known as hip-hop, originated in The Bronx in New York City during the 1970s. DJ Kool Herc isolated drum breaks in funk and soul records, over which MCs started to rap.Source:"Can't ...
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How did r&b music originate?
Rhythm and Blues--R&B--music got its start in the 1940s. By the 1950s R&B music was beginning to crossover onto pop radio. R&B music ushered in the era of rock 'n' roll and was an influence on earl...
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Where did funk music originate?
Funk music originated in the mid-1960s, when James Brown combined R&B music with Jazz. The music was widely appreciated in the African America culture. Its popularity increased in the 1970s. George...
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