Arsenio Rodríguez

Cuban-American tres player and composer

Arsenio Rodríguez - Cuban-American tres player and composer
Born

August 31st, 1911
113 years ago

Died

1970
55 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Cuba

Links & References

A prominent figure in Cuban music history, this musician significantly shaped the genre of son cubano. Arriving in the United States in the 1940s, he played a pivotal role in the development of salsa music. The artist contributed to the popularization of the tres, a guitar-like instrument. Throughout his career, numerous compositions reflected his innovative approach to blending traditional Cuban music with other influences.

Pioneered the use of the tres in salsa

Established the Afro-Cuban jazz sound

Influenced musicians like Tito Puente

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