I think you have a point about the music and yes it could be adapted to play more commercialised latin tracks. For example I ask people at my MJ whom I know can dance salse to dance with me when a salsa beat comes on and we do it successfully. BUT that is within an MJ environment.What amazes me is how a dance style can evolve with such boring uninspiring music. The acid test is always does the music make you want to dance.
There is so much superb latin music why play such a narrow range?
(my guess is the purists demand it Ha )
Salsa would be so much more fun widen its appeal and develop as a dance style with a wider. music base.
AT. has adapted very successfully using a wide range of music.
Come on Salsa dancers demand music that makes you want to dance.
I think though that the people who are really into their salsa and salsa is GOD to them prefer the pure cuban sounds. It may be an elitist thing, I don't know . At Copa's in Manchester there are as I am sure in all Salsa venues, many people who originally come from Spain, Portugal, and South America so perhaps for them hearing their music from home is what they want to dance their dance to.
I would imagine to ask for something more commercial in a pure salsa enviroment may be considered sacriledge by the purists. I certainly would have to bottle to go and ask.
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