MIM has amassed the most diverse collection of Cuban instruments outside of the island, with a variety of traditional and popular music styles represented in the country’s exhibit. Cuban drums like timbales, congas, and bongos have become iconic staples of Latin percussion throughout the world. Hear how the Cuban tumbadora drum came to be known internationally as the conga and what Desi Arnaz from I Love Lucy has to do with it. Interested in learning more about Cuba’s rich musical traditions? Co

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