Write a research paper outlining how the Afro Latino community’s roots (traditions, religion, language, etc.) are closely connected to the African-influenced musical tradition in Latin America and how these traditions are adapted by the greater Latin American culture and identity.

a) How the African culture and its musical influence contributed to the racial and ethnic identity in Latin America. How did these rhythms close the gaps between African, Indigenous, and Mestizo peoples of the Americas?
b) How is the African-influenced musical tradition in Latin America a close connection to the Afro Latino community’s roots (traditions, religion, language, etc.) and how are these traditions adapted by the larger Latin American culture and identity?
c) The United States received an African influence as well, under the same circumstances, how do a community’s African roots influence the current American culture? What part of your cultural traditions would you say has African roots? And if you cannot easily identify one, why is this happening?
d) And lastly, talk freely about your own cultural heritage (music, traditions, food, language, etc.) and how do you celebrate it and preserve it.