“Musical Atlas of Cuba: History.” http://www.pbs.org/buenavista/music/timeline.html (13 Mar. 2003).

“Roots-Son.” http://www.salsacrazy.com/salsaroots/roots_son.htm (12 Mar. 2003).

In order to verify the accuracy of all this internet information I decided to consult with the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Origins of the genre seem to be inaccurate on the internet. Apparently the son was born out of the late 19th century in an area of Cuba known as “Oriente”, or eastern. The style of the music however, seems to be correct with every website. The son does indeed have a syncopated rhythm which has grown to its current style by gradual change throughout various performances in the region of its origin. At the time of these performances the son was mainly played by a small guitar named a tres, which employed three sets of strings, with vocal accompaniment (Béhague 87).

Béhague, Gerard and Carlos Borbolla. 1980. “Cuba” in Stanley Sadie, ed., The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Vol. 5, London: Macmillan, P.87.

With so much information out on the internet one must wonder how accurate web pages can be distinguished from inaccurate ones. There might not be a definite answer for that question yet, but at least in the case of the Cuban music known as son we have found an answer. The internet can be a valuable source if one wants to find out reviews and see advertisements for various Cuban musicians, but as far finding out about Cuba’s music history it is still a long way off.

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