Adalberto Álvarez

Adalberto Alvarez was a leading force in the revival of son, the Cuban dance music that reached its peak in popularity in the '50s. The former leader of Adalberto Alvarez & Conjunto Son 14, Alvarez continued to pay homage to, as well as expand, the son tradition with Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son, the band that he formed in 1984. While his music signaled a return to traditional sounds, Alvarez successfully incorporated more modern musical influences. The New York Times once wrote, "(Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son) is one of Cuba's great bands, one that has had an enormous influence o...