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
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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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