Cuba

Cuba is the Cuban music style that originated on the Caribbean island of Cuba. Of course Cuba is not just a certain style, but to be divided into several styles. His beginnings had the Cuban music in the 19th Century. Cuba is a so-called black music, discovered by the colored people, or developed, it was. The Cuban music has its roots mainly in Spain and West Africa. However, music is evolving, so is this. Over time music styles came from France, the USA and of course it from Jamaica. Originally called the Cuban music Areito.

Today, only bears the label of the name. At that time it was in Cuba typical slave music. Slaves who were brought as laborers to Cuba, this music brought with them. Go to Cuban music also includes the Guajira. This is a music genre that has its origin in the rural regions of Cuba. It was labeled a peasant music and originated in the 20th Century. Very typical for this kind of music is the use of 6 - string guitars. Also belongs to the Cuban rumba music. We know almost everywhere as a ballroom dance rumba. But in reality it was only an improvised dance of the dockworkers of Havana and Matanzas.

A lively fancy dance to rhythmic percussion instruments and singing. The direct style of music you hear Cuba nowadays is very rare. He was with too many other styles mixed in order to describe him as genuine and original still can. But every now and then you can still listen to Cuban music from the great city squares, where street musicians from Cuba to prove their skill areas.

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