 Cuban rumba dancers at the workers square in Camagüey, Cuba. Image by Manuel Díaz Reyes, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Rumberos De Cuba LosCuban rumba is a secular music and dance genre originating in the late 19th century in urban Havana and Matanzas, rooted in African music traditions and Spanish influences. It features vocal improvisation, complex rhythms, and dynamic drumming, with traditional forms including yambú, guaguancó, and columbia. Initially performed by marginalized communities, rumba's popularity expanded after the 1959 Cuban Revolution, resulting in institutionalization and promotion as a vital aspect of Cuban culture. Key ensembles such as Los Muñequitos de Matanzas and Los Papines have played notable roles in elevating the genre's status both domestically and internationally. (Source: Wikipedia)
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