Hispanic Culture

Learn about some of the contributions and facets of Hispanic culture.

For more information about the various tribes, visit the Hispanic Heritage collection.

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Learn about some of the contributions and facets of Hispanic culture.

For more information about the various tribes, visit the Hispanic Heritage collection.

Chano Pozo: Conga Player | Periscope
Chano Pozo: Conga Player | Periscope
Episode 42

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The number one conga player in Cuba in the 1930s was Chano Pozo. Chano was the "best of the best," and soon he was playing beside Dizzy in the United States! In the 1940s, Chano and other Cuban...
The Rumba, Cuba and the Congas | Periscope
The Rumba, Cuba and the Congas | Periscope
Episode 41

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During the 1920s, the sound of "rumba" music took over Cuba. Rumba was great to dance to, as it was played with many types of percussion instruments. The congas stood out as rumba's major percussion...
Dizzy Gillespie | Periscope
Dizzy Gillespie | Periscope
Episode 40

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South Carolina played a big part in the creation of Latin Jazz! From Sabor, we learned that Latin jazz music has roots right here in South Carolina. Dizzy Gillespie, a famous jazz trumpet player from...