This entertaining history of Cuba and its music begins with the collision of Spain and Africa and continues through the era of Miguelito Valdes, Arsenio Rodrigu

"In the wake of the Buena Vista Social Club, the world has rediscovered the rich musical tradition of Cuba. A unique combination of popular and elite influences

Native Americans supplied the maracas. African slaves brought drums and ritual music, and Spaniards brought guitars, brass instruments, and clarinets along with

DIVThe definitive guide to the composers, artists, bands, musical instruments, dances, and institutions of Cuban music./div

Annotation A history of Cuban music during the Castro regime (1950s to the present.