Guaguancó

This dance form is a subcategory of rumba that is relatively quick paced. Guaguancós are meant to be danced by couples. Provocative in intent, the music rhythms employed are meant to inspire the couples to dance accordingly.

Guaguancó Artists Highlights

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Omar Sosa

Jane Bunnett

Celia Cruz

Angélique Kidjo

Ray Barretto

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Guaguancó Album Highlights

Gato Barbieri

Fenix

Ray Barretto / Ray ...

My Summertime

Celia Cruz

Anthology

Arsenio Rodríguez

Los Arsenio Rodriguez y Su ...

Angélique Kidjo

Celia

Arsenio Rodríguez

Legends of Cuban Music

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Guaguancó Song Highlights

Title/Composer	Performer	Stream
Carnavalito Gato Barbieri	Gato Barbieri
Suavecito Ignacio Piñeiro	Celia Cruz
El Reloj de Pastora A. Rodríguez / Arsenio Rodríguez	Arsenio Rodríguez
Elegua Julio Collazo / Tito Puente	Angélique Kidjo
Juventud Amaliana	Arsenio Rodríguez
Dakar, Punto Final Johnny Pacheco	Johnny Pacheco
Tamacun	C.U.B.A. / Rodrigo y Gabriela
El Güiro de Macorina Johnny Pacheco / Louie Ramirez	Johnny Pacheco
Tumborum Omar Sosa	Omar Sosa	Spotify
Puro Teatro C. Alonso Curet	La Lupe	Spotify

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Other Styles in Cuban Traditions

- Rumba
- Son
- Timba

- Afro-Cuban
- Changui
- Charanga
- Danzon
- Grupero
- Guaguancó
- Mambo
- Modern Son
- Nueva Trova
- Rumba
- Son
- Timba