In Cuba, there is a special kind of music. It mixes the music from Africa and Spain. People use different instruments and ways of singing and dancing. This mix makes Cuban music very famous and important in the world. One kind of music is called son cubano. It has Spanish guitar sounds and African beats. Long ago, the music from Cuba's first people disappeared because those people did not survive.
A lot of African people who were forced to work as slaves, and Spanish people who moved to Cuba, brought their music with them. They had many kinds of dances and music like zapateo and fandango. Later, other dances from Europe like the minuet and waltz became popular in Cuba. Even people from China came later and added to Cuba's music.
A man named Fernando Ortiz studied Cuban music. He said the new Cuban music started because African people who worked on sugar farms met with Spanish people from different places. They shared their music and made something new. This is why Cuban music is special and loved by people all over the world.
Kirko Bangz is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. His real name is Kirk Jerel Randle, and he was born on August 20, 1989. Kirko became famous with his song "Drank in My Cup" which came out in 2011. This song did very well and was number 28 on a big music chart in the United States.
Kirko began rapping when he was 15 years old. He started because he saw his mom working very hard by herself. He finished high school at North Shore High School in Houston. After that, he went to Prairie View A&M University. There, he chose to study how to communicate well.
In 2009, while he was still in university, Kirko made his first music mixtape called "Procrastination Kills." A mixtape is like an album with different songs. After that, many people started to like his music. His first song that many people heard was "What Yo Name Iz?" in 2011. Later, he made more mixtapes and new songs. His second big song, "Drank in My Cup," was loved by a lot of people. Other singers and rappers made their own versions of this song too.
Kirko has been making music since 2013, and he continues to make new songs for people to enjoy.
Cultural impact of Beyoncé
Beyoncé is a famous singer who began her music career in the 1990s with the group Destiny's Child. Later, in 2003, she started singing by herself. People all over the world know her because of her songs, shows, and style. She does a lot more than just sing; she influences culture and makes people think.
Many people say Beyoncé is an amazing artist who changes how music is made. They think she is one of the best performers of her time. Her music and videos have made her very popular in the 2000s and 2010s. Some even say she is the most important singer of the 21st century. Beyoncé helps other black women artists feel strong and important. She likes to make music that talks about women being powerful and important, about treating everyone fairly, no matter their race or who they love. Beyoncé's work includes ideas about women's rights and freedom.
Beyoncé's singing voice is special and easy to recognize. People say her voice is very important to the music she makes. She has been the main singer in Destiny's Child and in her solo music. She has shown she can sing in different ways as music has changed over the years. Some people don't agree with what Beyoncé does, but she is still very popular and influences a lot of people with her music.