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Cuban Music: SEPTETO NACIONAL IGNACIO PINEIRO DE CUBA

If you like tropical music, that is the sound of the Caribbean, you'll love the sound of this seven-piece band,  Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro de Cuba.  The band was formed more htan 80 years ago and has gone through some changes and transitions, but still holds true to the sound of Cuba.The group has toured in more than 35 countries and its homeland is recognized as "Patrimonio Nacional de la Cultura Cubana (a national treasure of Cuban culture) for its dedication to the roots of Cuban son, a style of music which combines elements of Spanish canción and guitar music with African rhythms and percussion.

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