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Son Cubano

The Afro-Cuban root of salsa, born in eastern Cuba.

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Common misconceptions

Common Misconceptions About Son Cubano
Correcting recurring errors about the genre's origins, rhythm, and relationship to salsa
3 min read

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Glossary

Son Cubano: A Glossary of Core Terms
Key vocabulary of the eastern Cuban genre and its partnered dance
2 min read

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Overview

Son Cubano
The eastern-Cuban fusion of Spanish song and African rhythm that became the foundation of modern Latin dance music
5 min read

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Pioneers

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Variants

Changüí
The Archaic Eastern Cuban Folk Genre and Forerunner of the Son
9 min read