Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz, 1957.

Celia & Johnny: They invented salsa

As Latin music was fading from popular culture, a blend of Caribbean rhythms going by the name salsa got a new generation dancing.

Celia & Johnny: They Invented Salsa

Arts, Culture & Media
Rihab Massif teaches at a preschool in Austin, Texas. Her mother tongue is Arabic.

You may not know it — but if you speak Spanish, you speak some Arabic too

Culture
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