1. Country Overview - Cuba
... beat, and Spanish "nuevo flamenco". The roots of most Cuban musical forms lie in the cabildos, a form of social club among African slaves brought to the island. Also Cuban's dance plays along side with its music. Cuba has a vibrant dance culture, Son, Rumba, Mambo, Pilon and Ruedo are among the most popular Cuban dances. The ''Son'' originated from the Maestria Mountains and ... couple where the male partner performs many postures made up of rotations of the body till its parallel to the floor. Another form of dance is the Rumba, it originates from the African slaves who blended th...
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