Salsa 1988 ~upd~ -

1988 was a crucial year for Salsa music, as it continued to gain popularity globally. The genre was no longer confined to Latin American communities, but was increasingly being embraced by mainstream audiences.

The year was defined by the release of the dance-romance film Salsa , directed by Boaz Davidson. Often dubbed the "Latin answer to Dirty Dancing ," the movie followed the story of Rico (played by former Menudo member Draco Rosa , then known as Robby Rosa), a young mechanic in East Los Angeles who dreams of becoming the "Salsa King" at the local club La Luna. salsa 1988