Cuban Alternative

Cuban Alternative music is a vibrant, eclectic genre that combines traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern styles such as hip-hop, electronic, and rock. Emerging in the 1990s and 2000s, it reflects the island's cultural and economic transformations. Characterized by driving beats, percussive instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics, Cuban Alternative often incorporates elements of son, rumba, and timba, with a focus on improvisation and call-and-response patterns. Artists in this genre frequently blend soulful, melodic vocals with raw, energetic rap and Afro-Cuban chants, creating a unique sound that is both deeply rooted in Cuban heritage and globally relevant. By fusing traditional and modern styles, Cuban Alternative has become a powerful platform for self-expression and social commentary, resonating with audiences worldwide and influencing contemporary Latin American music.

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Dreamland
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024

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Al2 El Aldeano
Arema Arega
Baja Frequencia
Barbaro el Urbano Vargas
Cimafunk
Danay Suárez
David Torrens
Daymé Arocena
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Golpe Seko
Habana Abierta
Interactivo
Kelvis Ochoa
La Dame Blanche
Leiden
Los Aldeanos
Mista Savona
Obsesión
Orishas
Polito Ibañez
Roberto Fonseca
Silvito El Libre
Telmary
William Vivanco
X Alfonso
Yerba Buena
Al2 El Aldeano
Orishas
Mista Savona
Silvito El Libre
Los Aldeanos
Kelvis Ochoa
Danay Suárez
La Dame Blanche
Cimafunk
Daymé Arocena
Baja Frequencia
Barbaro el Urbano Vargas
Yerba Buena
Arema Arega
Roberto Fonseca
Leiden
Telmary
Habana Abierta
Interactivo
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
X Alfonso
Polito Ibañez
William Vivanco
David Torrens
Obsesión
Golpe Seko