Clavé Workout

A fertile Afro-Cuban rhythmic pattern that originated in Africa, the clavé is one of the world's most powerful dance-music engines. Fania Records built an empire on its irresistible groove, and great musicians including Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, and Willie Colón found endless inspiration within its syncopated confines. Put simply, it just makes people want to move—and that's a good thing.