Analysis of the popular pan-Latin genre of music known as salsa brings forth a number of theoretical issues, for example, identity and transnationalism in Latin America and the U.S. Discuss these issues, especially in terms of how they are represented in the music. Explain how, where, and why salsa was created and the role of the genre now in modern societies. Cite the most important musicians and give a brief biography of each artist cited, especially those who went into exile for political reasons. What does salsa represent to Puerto Ricans and Dominicans? What other genres of music represent Puerto Rican and Dominican identity? What role does Cuban music play in the creation of salsa? Do you think that salsa plays a role in the modern Puerto Rican Independence Movement? What is salsa’s international influence? Salsa is now a contemporary resignification. What does this mean for the genre?