Buena Vista Social Club
son cubano · Cuba
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Genre
son cubano
4 artists
Son cubano originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba in the late 19th century — a syncretic genre fusing Spanish elements (the vocal style, the tres) with African ones (the clave rhythm, call-and-response, bongó and maracas). Reaching Havana around 1909, it became Cuba's most popular and influential genre and a cornerstone of salsa.
In this directory it runs from Arsenio Rodríguez and Beny Moré to Compay Segundo and the Buena Vista Social Club.
Beny Moré
son cubano · Cuba
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Compay Segundo
son cubano · Cuba
94 ▶
Arsenio Rodríguez
son cubano · Cuba
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Frequently asked questions
What is son cubano music? +
Son cubano originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba in the late 19th century — a syncretic genre fusing Spanish elements (the vocal style, the tres) with African ones (the clave rhythm, call-and-response, bongó and maracas). Reaching Havana around 1909, it became Cuba's most popular and influential genre and a cornerstone of salsa.
Who are some of the most important son cubano artists? +
Notable son cubano artists in this directory include Buena Vista Social Club, Beny Moré, Compay Segundo and Arsenio Rodríguez.