Accordingly, this style reflects a blend of Spanish and French contredanse as well as African roots. The tunes played by charanga bands are typically the ‘danzon’ (with its characteristic five-beat percussive figure known as the cinquillo) and the more the familiar ‘cha cha cha’ (which, unlike most other Cuban styles, is not rooted in the clave).
This style combines elements of Spanish and French contradanse, as well as African influences. The tunes played by charanga bands are typically 'danzon' (with its characteristic five-beat percussive figure known as the cinquillo) and the more familiar 'cha cha cha' (which, unlike most other Cuban styles, is not rooted in the clave).