About Cuban rumba
Cuban rumba is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Cuba.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Celia Cruz.
Cuban rumba has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Tahona and Batá-rumba.
From Wikipedia
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, namely Abakuá and yuka, as well as the Spanish-based coros de clave. According to Argeliers León, rumba is one of the major "genre complexes" of Cuban music, and the term rumba complex is now commonly used by musicologists. This complex encompasses the three traditional forms of rumba (yambú, guaguancó and columbia), as
well as their contemporary derivatives and other minor styles.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Cuban rumba.
Key artists
- Celia Cruz
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Cuban rumba?
Cuban rumba is a music genre that emerged in Cuba. It is usually classed as a form of music of Cuba.
Where and when did Cuban rumba originate?
Cuban rumba originated in Cuba.
Who are famous Cuban rumba artists?
Celia Cruz.