Music comes in all formats and sounds. I was involved in a discussion of the origin of Cuban music and the many places that it began from. Music has traveled all over through instruments, people, and even folklore. Series of Gates reveal that there is African heritage live in the heart of Cuba. Though it may be neglected and has been bashed in the past, African pieces are in everything.
I've grown through American music and the periods that have affected it. I have also been apart of Jamaican music and am of knowledge of the songs of earlier times. Music revolves around each other. Through song or dance, it's all connected. Enjoy a few pieces I'd say are Jamaican staples.
Cuba and Jamaica are just about 90 miles apart from each other. They have a bit more things in common. A few Jamaican ska artists born in Cuba include Laurel Aitken and Tommy McCook. They go hand in hand a bit. Cuban music has taken its part in Jamaican music. With these artists, they've embedded both genres within their styles.
The man listened above is Cuban. One of the biggest names out of Jamaica is Bob Marley. Listening to both, they have a similar melody and vibe to their music. One is born in Cuba and one is born in Jamaica. Music is a language that doesn't take much to understand and we see the tunes adapt every day.
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