Kiriba is a style of Son from a different area of Cuba. It mostly originated in the Baracoa area, which is also where the Changüi was created. In fact where the fusion of Kiriba and Nengon takes place is where Changüi is invented. And where Nengon evolved, it evolved into Son.
During the 19th century different forms for presenting songs appeared in Cuba, all of which were marked with elements that offered national pride.
Punto Guajiro (also called Punto Cubano) is the country music from the Western and Central provinces of Cuba. This style...
This Cuban musical instrument was born in the context of the complex musical styles that pertain to the Son, in the...
Casino Rueda (Rueda de Casino) is a group dance and features two or more couples who exchange partners based on someone...
Nengon was the precursor to both Son and Changüi. It evolved into Son in Santiago de Cuba and Changüi (when it fused with Kiriba) in Guantanamo province.
The Yoruba slaves, brought to Cuba during the latter end of the 18th century, recreated many forms of life, traditions...
The batá drums are the sacred instruments of Cuban Santería. They are made up of three hourglass-shaped drums of...
The first thing to understand about the Cuban tres is that it is a rhythm instrument. Even though it looks like a...
