Son cubano is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba during the late 19th century. It is a syncretic genre that blends elements of Spanish and African origin.

Nov 2, 2021 · Son Cubano translates roughly to "the Cuban sound." The term describes a popular music genre that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba using both European and African …

Mar 16, 2023 · With its infectious beats and soaring melodies, son cubano quickly captured the hearts of music lovers across the island and soon became a sensation that swept through Cuba.

Feb 14, 2024 · Son Cubano (also called Cuban Son, and literally translated as “Cuban Sound”) is a music genre that was born in the highlands of eastern Cuba. It blends European and African …

Mar 27, 2019 · The son is at the heart of Cuban music; it is a quintessential Afro-Cuban musical form, referring both to a singing and dancing style. Son means "sound," but it is easiest to …

Around 1917 when the "Danzon" was the most popular national dance in Cuba, a new musical style known as the Cuban Son appeared in Havana. The Son was accepted with such …

Por su extracción, desarrollo, características sonoras y coreográficas y su uso social, el son cubano devino históricamente como el medio de expresión más idóneo y representativo para …

Jul 21, 2022 · Maria Teresa, Ignacio Pineiro and Sexteto Habanero in 1920s Son is a vocal and instrumental dance genre, which constitutes one of the basic forms within Cuban music. In …

Jan 11, 2021 · The “Son Cubano” is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba in the late 1800s in a multiple zonal locations that include the Montunero …

By synthesizing African and Spanish music styles and appealing to all Cubans, Son essentially became Cuba’s national music. After World War I, many wealthy tourists and white upper …