Cruz rose to fame in Cuba during the 1950s as a singer of guarachas, earning the nickname "La Guarachera de Cuba". In the following decades, she became known internationally as the " Queen of Salsa " due to her contributions to Latin music.

Apr 2, 2025 · As Cuba's leading dance orchestra, Los Van Van have been delighting fans for over five decades with their infectious blend of salsa, jazz, funk, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Founded by the late Juan Formell, their innovative fusion of styles has earned them the nickname "El Tren de la Música Cubana" (The Train of Cuban Music).

Feb 10, 2025 · Celia Cruz (born October 21, 1925, Havana, Cuba—died July 16, 2003, Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S.) was a Cuban American singer who reigned for decades as the “Queen of Salsa Music,” electrifying audiences with her wide-ranging …

The ‘Reina de la Salsa’ was born in 1920’s Havana. An avid performer of santería and traditional yoruba songs, the singer spent her youth winning various musical competitions and was already lead singer for La Sonora Matancera, Cuba’s most popular band ever, when Fidel Castro assumed power in 1959.

Paul shares some of the best #Cuba Salsa, and #Cuban Music in this playlist, with #Merengue, Bachata, #Samba, Mambo, Baila Loca Music to dance to. 🕺👯💃 Lat...

Nov 27, 2024 · From the legendary Celia Cruz, whose dynamic voice popularized salsa worldwide, to Omara Portuondo, whose work with the Buena Vista Social Club brought Cuban music to a global audience, these...

Dec 9, 2019 · Lucrecia is a contemporary singer with a classic sound: all the joy of old-school salsa with new-school recording quality. With lush vocal harmonies, blaring horns, juicy piano guajeos (ostinato riffs, check out the harmony in ‘Son de la Loma’) and just enough cowbell, it’s no surprise Album de Cuba was nominated for a Latin Grammy the ...

Mar 8, 2021 · Her impact was unmistakable and she became known as the “Queen of Salsa” as the genre took off in the 1970s, inspired by Cuban and Afro-Latin music. “I prefer Salsa. I will never change my...

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Oct 18, 2023 · Nesty’s music career kicked off in the Latin urban realm, but as of 2021, the Cuban artist has taken a new direction, forming part of the “salsa fresh” movement.