Chan Chan

Buena Vista Social Club · 1997 · Son de Compay Segundo, carte de visite du groupe

Context

Opening of the album, composed by Compay Segundo. The page describes it as a four-chord son that became the group's emblem: Ry Cooder called it his “calling card”.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban. Among the origins and influences of Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban: Afro-diasporic roots, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Dos gardenias (1997)
• El cuarto de Tula (1997)
• Candela (1997)
• Veinte años (1997)

Sources

• EN: Buena Vista Social Club (album)

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