Bolero
Bolero is a slow-tempo romantic genre of Latin music originating in Cuba and popularized by Mexican trios. It features heartfelt Spanish lyrics on love and longing, a distinctive 4/4 rhythm, intricate requinto guitar melodies, and lush close vocal harmonies.
Origin: Cuba (Pepe Sánchez, 1883); evolved in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Latin America through romantic trios.
Era: 1880s origins in Cuba; peaked 1940s-1960s via Mexican trios like Los Panchos; enduring legacy in Latin music.
