¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

The National Museum of the American Latino presents its second major exhibition on the origins of salsa music. From the streets of Havana to the dance floors of New York and beyond, ¡Puro Ritmo! explores how salsa evolved into a defining sound in the U.S. This bilingual exhibition traces salsa’s roots and rise through nearly 300 objects. Highlighting artists from Tito Puente and Celia Cruz to local legends and hidden pioneers, ¡Puro Ritmo! celebrates salsa as one of America’s great musical traditions.