Introduction. Feeling son montuno : issues and theoretical approach -- I was born of Africa : Black consciousness and Cubanidad. Formative years ; Reclaiming Africa ; Adore her as Martí did -- Negro y macho : Arsenio Rodríguez's conjunto and son montuno style. The early septetos and conjunto, 1926-44 ; Contratiempo and the emergence of the son montuno feel ; Placing the emergence of son montuno -- Who's who in mambo? Migrating to New York City ; I sell rhythm! The political economy of son montuno and mambo ; The pueblo pueblo of El Barrio and the Bronx -- Remembering the past with El Ciego Maravilloso. Arsenio Rodríguez in Chicago, Curaçao, and Los Angeles ; Nostalgia, exile politics, and the presalsa milieu in New York City ; Final performances and death in Los Angeles -- Salsa and Arsenio Rodríguez's legacy. We were disciples of Arsenio ; Son montuno and salsa aesthetics -- Conclusion : remembering Arsenio Rodríguez, remembering son montuno
Summary:
The life and times of one of Cuba's most important musicians
