Formation of Sexteto Nacional (Ignacio Piñeiro)

1927-01-01 · 1927

In 1927 Ignacio Piñeiro founded the Sexteto Nacional in Havana. By adding a trumpet to the traditional sextet format, this group helped revolutionize son cubano. Their recordings and live performances popularized son throughout Cuba and influenced later Latin genres, laying groundwork for salsa.

Genres: Son