The most important of all rhythms around in the 1950s was the ‘Son’, which had emerged in the 1920s and influenced almost all Latin rhythms from that point on. The musical influence of Cuba in the 1950s was unparalleled, which made it the principle hothouse for the musical productions of the era. However, the Cuban rhythms, and in particular the ‘Son’, were quickly absorbed by other Caribbean countries which shared a similar cultural heritage and socaial circumstances. Due to the Latin Jazz bands, there was a change in the instumentation of Latin music. The brass section (trombones, trumpets, and saxophones), and rhythm section (piano and double bass), were preserved, but there was a radical change in the use of percussion. The drum being replaced by the bongo, tumba and timbal, and Salsa was born!