Pachanga

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Pachanga is a type of Latin American music and dance originating from New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Pachanga and Boogaloo are closely related. They were invented by Latinos in New York in response to the growing popularity of Jive in the white community. It still remains very popular, however, only in Cali, Colombia, where the original hits of this genre can be heard any day of the week on various radio stations and, in the weekends, at dozens of dance clubs.

The dance is referred to in the film Dirty Dancing.

Also, Pachanga is the name of a character played by Luis Guzman in the movie Carlito's Way.

Outside of Cuba, a 'pachanga' is the Spanish term for an informal gathering or party, and in Spain, it is the popular term to identify the commercial Latin music usually heard in Spanish radios and discos.

In 2005, the Puerto Rican music scene brought out a group called Pachanga. Their music has been successful in many countries around the world, climbing the top ten charts in more than ten countries. Jay Del Alma and Rico Caliente are the members of this Latin-hip hop combo.

Pachanga is also a model name in the sea ray boat's production line.

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• List of dances

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