Son-traditional - genre
Cuban son is a traditional genre of music that originated in the eastern regions of Cuba and blends African rhythms with Spanish melodies, forming the foundation for many modern Latin music styles such as salsa."
The earliest form (late 19thâearly 20th century), small groups, rural/folk roots.
Instruments:
- Tres (Cuban guitar with 3 courses of double strings)
- Guitar (Spanish influence)
- Claves (two sticks marking the clave pattern)
- BongĂł (small double drum)
- MarĂmbula ( bass role, later replaced by contrabass)
- Maracas
- GĂźiro
đ Played in sextetos and septetos.
- Son traditional
- Son urbano
- Son montuno
- Son moderno.
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The clave is a fundamental rhythmic pattern and organizing principle in Cuban music. It serves as both a musical pattern and a guiding concept, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions.
Lees meer >The Spanish guitar arrived in Cuba with the colonizers and became the seed of Cuban music, blending with African rhythms. From inspiring the tres to shaping son, conjuntos, and even modern timba, its influence runs through every note of Cubaâs musical history.
Lees meer >Timba, the explosive and rhythmically rich genre of Cuban dance music, transformed how the bass functions in popular music. In Timba, the bass is not just foundational â itâs fiery, funky, and free.
Lees meer >When son first hit Havana, the sexteto format (6 instruments, no brass) was the model: guitar, tres, bongĂł, claves, maracas, and bass. These groups were lighter, closer to the rural sound but polished for urban dance halls. Famous example: Sexteto Habanero.
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