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Location:

Havana, Cuba
North America

Contributor

Daniel Bergerson

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Bata Drums
The island nation of Cuba is home to a rich musical history. Early Afro-Cuban rhythms and melodies have become the foundation for many present-day musical styles such as son, rumba, mambo, and salsa. Cuban music is full of wonderfully complex rhythmic syncopation, and keeps listeners on their toes with frequent improvisation.