This article describes the transition of the legendary Palladium ballroom in New York City from a traditional Swing era jazz dance hall to a venue featuring the top Latino musical artists of the day. A new music was pioneered, which we now call Afro-Cuban Jazz or Latin Jazz. From this style, Salsa and later popular music and dance forms were born. Describe your thoughts about what you might have felt with regard to this music had you been a resident of New York at that time. Would you enjoy listening and/or dancing to this music, or would you prefer the traditional big band Swing era sounds of Benny Goodman? Speak freely about any general reactions you have about this.