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the rhythm that crawled out of Colombia and conquered an entire continent's hips
slave rootsBorn from enslaved Africans courting under Spanish chains
the shuffleDancers drag one foot, echoing shackled ankles
global mutantPeru, Mexico, Argentina each rebuilt it differently
candle danceWomen twirl holding lit candles in traditional versions
accordion kingGerman accordions fused with African drums made the sound