of song-dance which is also considered music for the Christmas “Parrandas” and concert popular music. Several modern genres, such as rumba and salsa, are considered to be influenced by the guaracha. The guaracha has been cultivated during the 20th century by Puerto Rican musicians such as Rafael Hernández, Pedro Flores, Bobby Capó, Tite Curet, Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera, Francisco Alvarado, Luigi Teixidor and “El Gran Combo”. Some famous guarachas are Hermoso Bouquet, Pueblo Latino, Borracho no vale, Compay póngase duro, Mujer trigueña, Marinerito and Piel Canela. References External links La GUARACHA; Guaracheras et Guaracheros by montunocubano.com Guaracha｜The Cuban Traditions Site Cuban styles of music Latin dances Musical theatre