In many ways \u2014 because of migration patterns, industry and other socio-political factors \u2014 Cuban music is in the DNA of what became Latin popular music, and one place we can clearly hear that is son. This week, we talk about Cuban son - its sonic hallmarks, its history, and its influence on Latinx music today.\n\nFeaturing music by Sexteto Habanero, La Sonora Matancera, Trio Matamoros, Beny Mor\xe9, Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo, and Gloria Estefan.\n\nFollow us:\ninstagram.com/RadioMenea\ntwitter.com/RadioMenea\nnewsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin