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Chan Chan (Cuban)
Buena Vista Social Club
"The iconic Cuban son "Chan Chan" by the Buena Vista Social Club features lyrics steeped in rural Cuban folklore. Written by Compay Segundo, the song references actual towns in eastern Cuba while telling the story of Juanica and Chan Chan, a couple sifting sand at the beach."
"Cuban son is a foundational style of music and dance that originated in the rural highlands of eastern Cuba in the late 19th century. It is a blend of Spanish vocal and guitar traditions and West African rhythms and percussion. Son is the direct ancestor of modern salsa."
All I know is it's freaking beautiful.