“Black musicians rhythmicized the contredanse, creating musical styles which evolved into the habanera (also known as the tango) and, later, ragtime, as well as the danza, danzón, and ultimately the danzón mambo and its offspring the cha-cha-chá.”
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Ned Sublette
Ned Sublette, born in 1951, is a renowned composer known for his unique musical style and cross-cultural musical fusion. His works blend jazz, blues, and Latin music, which are deeply loved by a wide audience. more
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