Son cubano

"Son cubano is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba during the late 19th century. It is a syncretic genre that blends elements of Spanish and African origin. Among its fundamental Hispanic components are the vocal style, lyrical metre and the primacy of the tres, derived from the Spanish guitar. On the other hand, its characteristic clave rhythm, call and response structure and percussion section (bongo, maracas, etc.) are all rooted in traditions of Bantu origin. Around 1909 the son reached Havana, where the first recordings were made in 1917. This marked the start of its expansion throughout the island, becoming Cuba's most popular and influential genre. ...”

Sexteto Occidente: Maria Teresa Vera (guitar), Miguelito Garcia (clavé), Ignacio Piñeiro (double bass), Julio Torres Biart (tres), Manuel Reinoso (bongo) and Francisco Sanchez (maracas) Date 1926


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