Origins of Cuban Music and Dance

This book is a study of changüí, a particular style of music and dance in Guantánamo, Cuba, and the roots of son, the style of music that contributed to the development of salsa, in Eastern Cuba. The book also highlights the connections between Afro-Haitian music and Cuban popular music through changüí.

Benjamin Lapidus

Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgements Part 4 Introduction Chapter 5 1. Guantánamo and the Greater Oriente Region Chapter 6 2. Como se toca se baila, como se baila se toca: The Instruments and Their Roles in the Changüí Ensemble Chapter 7 3. Styles of Tres Improvisation Chapter 8 4. Historicity and Self-Referencing in Changüí Songs Chapter 9 5. The Changüí Complex In Guantánamo Chapter 10 6. Variations of Changüí Outside of Guantánamo Chapter 11 7. The Afro-Haitian Presence in Eastern Cuba and its Significance in the Development of the Cuban Son Chapter 12 8. Cultural Festivals and Musical Competitions in Guantánamo and Oriente Part 13 Conclusion: Changüí, Son, and the Pan-Caribbean Perspective Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 Index Part 16 About the Author