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Afro-Cuban jazz
/ˈafɹəʊkjˈuːbən dʒˈaz/
/ˈæfɹoʊkjˈuːbən dʒˈæz/Afro-Cuban jazz
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a fusion of jazz improvisation and harmony with Afro-Cuban rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation, blending African and Cuban musical traditions with jazz elements
What is "Afro-Cuban jazz"?
Afro-Cuban jazz is a genre that blends the rhythms and instruments of Cuban music with the improvisational elements of jazz. Originating in the 1940s, it features a fusion of jazz harmonies and structures with traditional Cuban rhythms. The genre often includes percussion instruments such as congas, timbales, and bongos, along with jazz instruments like trumpet, saxophone, and piano. Afro-Cuban jazz is known for its vibrant, rhythmic complexity and its ability to combine the spontaneity of jazz with the rich, rhythmic textures of Afro-Cuban music.
