Los Van Van is one of the leading musical groups of Cuba. It was founded in 1969 by bassist Juan Formell (Juan Climaco Formell Cortina), who directed the band until his death in 2014. Formal and former band members Changuito and Pupy are some of the most important figures in contemporary Cuban music, having contributed to the development of Songo and Timba.


Components of a Salsa Song: Intro - Verse - Bridge - Montuno - Mambo - Ending
Montuno and Mambo are both from Cuba.

The most fundamental rhythmic element in salsa music is a pattern and concept known as Afro-Cuban clave.
The two main clave patterns used in Salsa music are the Son clave and Rumba clave.
They are Named the “Son” and the “Rumba” clave because Son and Rumba originated from Cuba.

Other types of Music / Rhythms / Dances that originated in Cuba:
In alphabetical order:

Bolero
Cha cha cha
Changüí
Charanga
Columbia
Danzón
Guaguancó
Guaracha
Mambo
Pachanga
Son
Son Montuno
Songo
Timba
Tumbao
Rumba
Yambu

Most Salsa Songs borrow from these Cuban Styles.


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