When we talk about Cuba and its music, the word SALSA immediately comes to mind. It is undoubtedly the rhythm that most identifies us in the world musical panorama, it is true. However, it is only the finale of a centennial concert where very diverse melodies have been amalgamated.
In fact, Cuban music is forged from very different elements, brought by this cultural mix that makes Cuba the largest crossroads of colors in the Caribbean.
The African people introduced percussion. The Spanish conquistadors guitars and other stringed instruments. From the French migration, after the Haitian revolution, we received the influence of a kind of contra dance, just as Louisiana in turn brought brass and jazz.
Our music has evolved slowly over the centuries, nourished by very different sounds.
From the popularity of rhythms innate to the black slave and workers, such as the Tumba Francesa, the Rumba and the Conga, through peasant melodies, such as the Son, the Guajira, the Repentismo, and up to more urban and also contemporary chords such as the Danzón, the Bolero full of romanticism, the Mambo and the Chachachá, music flows naturally to all Cubans, who have known how to dance since they were little.
It is then Salsa, a sauce, a mixture of all the most traditional and authentic rhythms of the musical history of Cuba.
Our traditional music is present everywhere and continues to perpetuate itself in the most current productions. Our young musicians are always inspired by our roots. A true fusion of innovation with our ancestors.
There are cities where you breathe, and sweat, more music in the evenings, such as Santiago de Cuba, Havana and Trinidad. Therefore, it is recommended to enjoy it if you stop in these regions.
It is really quite easy to come across, during your stay in Cuba, famous musicians or internationally renowned orchestras, there are enough to fill pages, as well as very simple musicians, often without academic training, who confirm to us on every street corner how much the musical fiber is present in all Cubans.
Cuba is vital music.
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