This question represents an ongoing controversy, but the fact that they have a long-established, mutually beneficial relationship is indisputable. Latin Jazz has been here a long time, and is here to stay. It’s more American than apple pie (if you look at America in the true sense of the word).

Let us not forget the spirituality of the music.

Whether in the context of ritual, meditation, or simply to uplift the joy that often gets lost deep within ourselves, music heals. We frequently purport to teach music. But it is the music that teaches. We have but to listen. To feel. To dream.

--John Santos