The Clave Chronicles

The Cuban origins of the bolero

Rebecca Bodenheimer

This episode traces the Cuban roots of the quintessential Latin American romantic song, the bolero, which has been one of the most popular genres across Spanish-speaking countries for the past century.

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Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions

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