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About Bolero
Bolero is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and tropical music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Armando Manzanero, Rocío Dúrcal, Willie Colón and Eydie Gormé.
Bolero has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Filin.
From Wikipedia
Bolero is a genre of song which originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Unrelated to the older Spanish dance of the same name, bolero is characterized by sophisticated lyrics dealing with love. It has been called the "quintessential Latin American romantic song of the twentieth century".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Bolero.
Key artists
- Armando Manzanero
- Rocío Dúrcal
- Willie Colón
- Eydie Gormé
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Bolero?
Bolero is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and tropical music.
Where and when did Bolero originate?
Bolero originated in Cuba.
Who are famous Bolero artists?
Armando Manzanero, Rocío Dúrcal, Willie Colón and Eydie Gormé.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q15830404 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Bolero – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Bolero "Torear por lo fino" - restaurado by Cruz – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boléro de Ravel, Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Lamoureux, 1939, 3 by Maurice Ravel – Public domain
- Boléro de Ravel, Orchestre de l'Association des Concerts Lamoureux, 1935, 1 by Maurice Ravel – Public domain