This compilation, serves as an essential archive for fans of Afro-Cuban music, spotlighting the powerful women (soneras) who shaped the genre from its rural roots to international acclaim. While "Son" has historically been viewed through the lens of male-led sextetos, this collection shifts the spotlight to the voices that provided the genre’s emotional and rhythmic core. Musical Profile Genre: Son Cubano, Afro-Cuban.
The archive likely features legendary figures recognized as the "mothers" of the sound:
The "Queen of Salsa" whose career began in the classic Son era with the Sonora Matancera .