About Cuban hip hop
Cuban hip hop is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Cuba and Latin hip-hop.
From Wikipedia
Cuban hip-hop is a genre of hip-hop. Hip-hop arrived in Cuba via radio and TV broadcasts from Miami. During the 1980s, hip hop culture in Cuba was mainly centered on breakdancing. By the 1990s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the onset of the Special Period, young rappers, exposed to foreign tourists whose wealth highlighted their struggle, turned to rapping to affirm their heritage and advocate for further revolutionary reforms.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Cuban hip hop.
- ↑ music of Cuba
- ↑ Latin hip-hop
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cuban hip hop?
Cuban hip hop is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Cuba and Latin hip-hop.
Where and when did Cuban hip hop originate?
Cuban hip hop originated in Cuba.