7/27/2019 BERKLEE Afro Cuban Timeline

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7/27/2019 BERKLEE Afro Cuban Timeline

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Late 1800 early 1900, Son is now being developed in the lower

and middle classes while the Danzon is being developed through the

French in Cuba in the high class.

So, Son developed in the streets while the Danzon developed in the

high society ballrooms.

In the 1920s The US grants Puerto Rico citizenship status andtherefore a huge influx of Puerto Ricans to NYC (also bringing with

them some of the African and Spanish heritage)

In the 1930-1940s Jazz begins to merge with Danzon and Son in

NYC. This is where Mambo, Cha cha cha and Latin Jazz begins. Piano

gets added to groups.

Famous practitioners:

Tito Puente

Tito Rodriguez (singer)

Mario Bauza (arranger)

Dizzy GillespieCal Tjader

Mongo Santamaria

Charlie PalmieriRay BarrettoCelia Cruz

Salsa 1970s. Not a rhythm or particular style a generic term for ahybrid of styles of Latin music.

Add today funk and rock rhythms to Afro/Cuban music.