Buena Vista Social Club
Legendary son cubano ensemble that revived global interest in Cuban music.
Celia Cruz
The Queen of Salsa, Havana\'s most iconic voice.
Silvio Rodríguez
Nueva trova\'s poetic revolutionary songwriter.
Gente de Zona
Modern Cuban reggaeton-pop crossover stars.
Compay Segundo
Buena Vista Social Club's beloved elder statesman.
Los Van Van
Cuba's most important modern dance-music orchestra.
The Havana music scene
Havana (Cuba) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 2 genres. Son cubano and salsa\'s ancestral home, where the Buena Vista Social Club was reborn.
The most represented genres are classical (3) and pop (3).
The earliest year on record is Compay Segundo (1907) and the latest is Gente de Zona (2000); the busiest decade on the map is the 1900s with 1 act.
Notable acts to start with: Buena Vista Social Club, Celia Cruz, Silvio Rodríguez and Gente de Zona. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Miami USA · 370 km
- Kingston Jamaica · 814 km
- New Orleans USA · 1,082 km
- Atlanta USA · 1,192 km
- Charlotte North Carolina, USA · 1,354 km
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic · 1,392 km
Questions about Havana music
What music is Havana known for?
Havana is known for classical, pop music. Notable acts include Buena Vista Social Club, Celia Cruz, Silvio Rodríguez.
How many bands are from Havana?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Havana, spanning classical, pop.