 Cross-rhythm 3:2 Image by Dr clave at English Wikipedia, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Fernandez Eduardo And His Cha Cha KingsMusic of Cuba Music of Cuba The music of Cuba, including its instruments, performance, and dance, comprises a large set of unique traditions influenced mostly by west African and European (especially Spanish) music.[1] Due to the syncretic nature of most of its genres, Cuban music is often considered one of the richest and most influential regional music in the world. For instance, the son cubano merges an adapted Spanish guitar (tres), melody, harmony, and lyrical traditions with Afro-Cuban percussion and rhythms. Almost nothing remains of the original native traditions, since the native population was exterminated in the 16th century.[2] This article may have too many section headings. (December 2024) Since the 19th century, Cuban music has been hugely popular and… (Source: Wikipedia)
|
