Dec
15
buena vista
the spot: FITA, Mexico City
the subject: cuban musicians
the meregar: A number of Cuban music styles have been greatly influenced by Africa. As slaves were brought to work on sugar plantations hundreds of years ago, more and more people from Africa became permanent residents of the island. Because of this, African rhythms can be found in Cuban music through the centuries. Four specific styles of Cuban music that have themes and origins from African types include Mozambique, Rumba, Bolero, and Yoruba.
