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Traditional Cuban musical instruments: claves, bongos, maracas and Cuban tres on wooden surface

Products Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

Cuban Musical Instruments: Claves, Bongos, Congas and the Tres

Discover Cuba's traditional instruments: claves, bongos, tumbadoras, maracas and the Cuban tres. History, craftsmanship and where to buy them.

Cuban tres, traditional six-string instrument. Photo: dblackadder/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0

Culture Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

The Cuban Tres: The Instrument That Forged the Soul of Son

From Baracoa to world stages: the history of the Cuban tres and Pancho Amat, the master bringing its sound across Europe in 2026.