Who founded the salsa band El Gran Combo?
Answer
Rafael Ithier
79 Salsa Trivia Questions with Answers
79 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
What salsa is made from smoked, dried jalapeño peppers?
Answer
salsa chipotle
What 1978 song by Rubén Blades and Willie Colón tells a story about a gangster?
Answer
Pedro Navaja
In what year was Fania Records founded?
Answer
1964
What is the nickname of salsa singer Ismael Rivera?
Answer
El Sonero Mayor
What term is used for the classic 1970s salsa style from New York?
Answer
salsa dura
What does 'pico de gallo' literally translate to in English?
Answer
rooster's beak
What pair of small hand drums is common in salsa music?
Answer
bongos
What dance style from Cuba is the foundation of modern salsa?
Answer
Cuban son
What is the name of the salsa made from roasted tomatoes and chilies?
Answer
salsa roja
Which singer was known as the 'Queen of Salsa'?
Answer
Celia Cruz
Which Panamanian singer wrote the lyrics for 'El Cantante'?
Answer
Rubén Blades
What dance style in salsa uses a circular pattern known as 'casino'?
Answer
Cuban salsa
What is the typical Scoville heat range of a jalapeño pepper?
Answer
2,500 to 8,000 SHU
Which musician is known as the 'Mambo King'?
Answer
Tito Puente
What dance move involves the leader and follower exchanging positions?
Answer
Cross-body lead
Which Puerto Rican singer is known as 'El Cantante'?
Answer
Héctor Lavoe
What is the main ingredient in traditional Mexican salsa verde?
Answer
Tomatillo
What is the primary ingredient in classic tomato salsa?
Answer
Tomato
What does the Spanish word 'salsa' mean in English?
Answer
Sauce