Does bachata, salsa, merengue have Arabic/Moorish influences in it?

John Cena

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bachata, salsa, merengue, has European and African elements with some minor Amerindian elements. The European elements are from Spain, Spanish music was influenced by the Moors/Arabs from North Africa who invaded Spain from 700-1492. Since bachata, salsa, merengue have Spanish in the dancing are there any noticeable Arabic/Moorish influences in it?
 
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