Danzon

Danzón is a genre of music and dance that originated in the mid-19th century in Matanzas, Cuba, later evolving into one of the most sophisticated forms of music in Cuba widely embraced for its elegance and rhythm. Characterized by its distinctive slow tempo and graceful, formal style, danzón features a melodious and often intricate interplay of instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and piano, with occasional vocal parts, showcasing a blend of European classical music with Afro-Cuban rhythms. The structure of danzón typically consists of a paseo (a promenade section) followed by several contrasting melodic themes. Artists such as Mariano Merceron and Acerina have introduced richer harmonies and diverse influences, ensuring the genre's enduring popularity and its evolution towards styles like mambo and cha-cha-cha. Danzón remains a quintessential part of the musical heritage of Cuba and is enjoyed by aficionados of Latin music worldwide.

Latest Danzon Release
undefined album image
Quiéreme siempre (Remastered)
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 6, 2024
Top Artists Spotify Logo
La Gloria Matancera
Orquesta Aragón
Anibal de Mar
Merceron y Acerina
Marimba Cuquita de los Hermanos Narvaez
Mariano Merceron
Top Playlists
The Needle / Dominican Republic 1 Danzon artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 31 Danzon artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 264 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Danzon artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. September 6, 2024
  2. August 23
  3. June 21
  4. May 24
  5. May 17
  6. April 26
  7. April 12
  8. April 5
  9. March 8
  10. December 18, 2023
  11. December 4
  12. October 20
  13. October 13
  14. September 8
  15. September 1
  16. September 1
  17. September 1
  18. August 25
  19. August 25
  20. August 18
  21. August 18
  22. August 11
  23. August 11
  24. August 11
  25. July 23
  26. July 6
  27. June 30
  28. May 31
  29. April 5
  30. March 18
  31. January 9
  32. November 18, 2022
  33. November 4
  34. October 19
  35. September 16
  36. August 26
  37. May 23
  38. April 15
  39. February 25
  40. February 25