Bolero - dance

  • Evolved separately in Santiago de Cuba in the late 19th century.
  • A romantic ballad form—slow, emotional, and lyrical.
  • Popular in Latin America, with artists like Lucho Gatica, Los Panchos, and Ibrahim Ferrer known for it.
  • Typically in 2/4 or 4/4 time, with themes of love and longing.