Cuban rumba
Music genre
Rumba is a secular genre of Cuban music involving dance, percussion, and song. It originated in the northern regions of Cuba, mainly in urban Havana and Matanzas, during the late 19th century. It is based on African music and dance traditions,... Wikipedia
Parent genres: Music of Latin America and Son montuno
Cultural origins: Late 19th century in northern Cuba
Derivative forms: Rumba flamenca
Stylistic origins: Abakuá and yuka dance and drumming, Spanish-based coros de clave
Typical instruments: Tumbadoras, quinto, claves, guagua, palitos, chekeré, cajones
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