Scenarios about 'son music'
Son music is a traditional Cuban musical style that emerged in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century, blending Spanish guitar-based music with African rhythms and percussion. This genre became foundational to the development of modern Latin music, influencing salsa, mambo, and other Caribbean styles. In alternate history scenarios, son music often serves as a cultural touchpoint for exploring different paths of cultural exchange, colonial relationships, and the evolution of popular music across the Americas.
What If Cuba's Son Music Gained Earlier Global Recognition?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Cuban son music achieved international fame decades earlier, transforming global music history, cultural exchange, and possibly even Cold War dynamics.