Country of origin: Cuba

Description: A contemporary genre that has been developing in Cuba under the influences of Jazz, pop, rock, rap, reggae and son music.

Some call it Cuban salsa. Timba is a very vibrant sound with elements of Afro Cuban folk drums, congas, bass and piano.

Timba web sites:

• http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/artists/genre_list.php?genre=Timba Timba Artists

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