Afro-Cuban

The term Afro-Cuban refers to descendants of African slaves in Cuba, and to cultural elements in Cuba thought to emanate from this community.

Music

Afro-Cuban music involves two main categories of music, religious and profane. Religious music includes the chants, rhythms and instruments used in rituals of the above-mentioned religious currents, while profane music focuses largely on rumba and comparsa (carnival music) as well as several lesser styles such as the tumba francesa. It is an acknowledged fact, however, that practically all Cuban music has been influenced by African music, particularly regarding rhythm. In modern music, styles such as timba, reggatón and rap are usually associated with Afro-Cubans, though all three are products of genres that originated outside of the country.

Related Topics:
Rhythms - Instruments - Rumba - Comparsa - Cuban music - Timba - Rap

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