Los Van Van is a renowned Cuban salsa band that has made significant contributions to the development and popularization of salsa music. The group was formed in 1969 in Havana, Cuba, by bassist Juan Formell, who also served as the band's musical director and primary composer until his passing in 2014.
Los Van Van's music is characterized by its innovative blend of traditional Cuban rhythms like son, mambo, and rumba with modern influences such as rock, funk, and jazz. This fusion created a unique sound that became known as "songo," a subgenre of salsa.
