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 musical style is a blend of Spanish, French, and African influences. Charanga bands play 'danzon', a five-beat percussive tune, and 'cha cha cha', which is distinct from other Cuban styles due to its lack of reliance on the clave rhythm.