WHAT TO KNOW 1. Briefly describe the historical and cultural background of African, Latin American, jazz, and popular music. 2. Analyze the musical characteristics of African, Latin American, jazz, and popular music. 3. How did the following music reflect life in their respective cultures and the conditions at that time? a. African music – maracatu , blues, soul, spiritual, call and response b. Latin American Music – cumbia , tango , cha cha , rumba , bossa nova , reggae, foxtrot, paso doble c. Jazz – ragtime, big band, bebop, jazz rock d. Popular music – ballads, standards, rock and roll, disco, pop, hip hop and rap, alternative music