Super Uba’s Dominican Country Music

Super Uba – Tierra Lejana (Iaso Records, 2003)

Super Uba y su Conjunto is an inspired Dominican group specializing in son, although the group also plays the more rhythmic bachata and merengue. Uba’s heartfelt style of music has its roots in the
Dominican countryside, making it very similar to Cuban guajira music.

Dominican son usually combines the two main influences in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands: African rooted rhythms and deep Spanish influences. Uba’s style is very melodic and guitars play an important role in the song structures. 

Ubaldo Cabrera was born to a farming family in the rural town of Guateque de la Isabela, near Puerto Plata. At age 19 he was drawn by his love for music to the city of Santiago, where he lived with an uncle who taught him to sing and play the guitar. Santiago is the heart of the Cibao, the northern region of the
Dominican Republic, which is the cradle of merengue.

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Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.