Breakdowns and Build-ups
A song may break down to a simpler texture, perhaps focusing on percussion or a bass line, before building back up to a full-band climax. These moments can create a sense of anticipation and excitement.
Cuban music is built on percussion. The extraordinary density and variety of Cuban rhythmic culture reflects the meeting of West and Central African drumming traditions with Spanish, Haitian, and creole musical practices over four centuries. The instruments below form the core percussive vocabulary heard across Son, Rumba, Timba, Danzón, and their descendants.
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