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from article byTrevor Salloum http://www.lpmusic.com/Play_Like_A_Pro/Tech_Support/bongobasic.html
Many people think of the bongos as a toy or novelty item, but they have a rich
cultural history. Bongos were developed in eastern Cuba in likely either the
Guantanamo or Oriente province in the late 1800s, and are the principle drums of
the music styles known as changüi and son (pronounced "sone"). These styles are
a blend of the rich African and Spanish cultures of Cuba and contain the roots
of modern salsa.
In the '40s and '50s, the
bongos emerged as the guiding sound for the beat generation. During this period
famous bongo drummers gained commercial success, as evidenced by Jack Costanzo
("Mr. Bongo"), who accompanied the Nat King Cole Trio. I'm sure many of you
recall having your parents buy a set of bongos because of their reasonable price
and suitability for small hands.