Rhythmic Alterations
The underlying rhythm or groove may shift, for example, from a son montuno to a rumba or from a salsa pattern to something more akin to Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms. These shifts can be subtle or pronounced, but they always serve to refresh the song's energy.
This section is characterized by a more open and interactive part of the song, where there is a dialogue between the vocals and the instrumentalists, leading to a more improvised feel. The montuno is typically built on repetitive piano and bass patterns and may include call-and-response singing.
Lees meer >Cuban rumba is an Afro-Cuban music and dance genre characterized by complex rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and expressive, often flirtatious movements, rooted in African and Spanish traditions.
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