Salón Los Ángeles
Mexico City
Danzón originated in Cuba during the 19th century, emerging from a fusion of European melodies and African rhythms. Via Veracruz, It made its way to Mexico, quickly embedding itself in the cultural fabric.
By the 1940s and ’50s, dance halls flourished nationwide, attracting a diverse crowd, from politicians and athletes to working-class citizens and famous actors. Salón Los Angeles became a gathering place for leftist artists and writers, hosting notable figures such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Gabriel García Márquez, and Carlos Fuentes.
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Mexico City
Danzón originated in Cuba during the 19th century, emerging from a fusion of European melodies and African rhythms. Via Veracruz, It made its way to Mexico, quickly embedding itself in the cultural fabric.
By the 1940s and ’50s, dance halls flourished nationwide, attracting a diverse crowd, from politicians and athletes to working-class citizens and famous actors. Salón Los Angeles became a gathering place for leftist artists and writers, hosting notable figures such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Gabriel García Márquez, and Carlos Fuentes.
