Ignacio Piñeiro
Ignacio Piñeiro Martínez was a notable 19th-20th-century black Cuban musician and composer. In 1933, during a recording session in Cuba for the song “Échale salsita,” Piñeiro famously shouted “salsa!” This exclamation was used to signal an increase in rhythm and the blending of sounds characteristic of the salsa genre, which is a rich mixture of different sounds, cultures, and musical styles. Piñeiro's contribution to music, particularly in this recording, highlights his role in the development and popularization of what would become the legendary salsa genre.
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