Santiago de Cuba´s legendary music scene

Posted by José Balido on February 22, 2025 at 11:24am

Santiago is known for its cultural and especially Cuban music scene. The conga originated here, as did son, the root of salsa, along with the likes of 1950s bandleader Desi Arnaz and Buena Vista Social Club’s Compay Segundo and Ibrahim Ferrer. Top musical venues include Café Cantante, Casa de la Trova, and Casa del Caribe.

Read more in my post Welcome to Santiago, Cuba´s Second City.

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