cinematic realism A Cuban pianist man of Afro-Cuban heritage, wearing a white guayabera shirt and linen trousers, plays a grand piano in a lively, open-air dance hall in Havana. The pianist’s hands are captured mid-motion, performing a syncopated montuno pattern. Around him, dancers in traditional attire move to the rhythm, while tropical plants and vintage Cuban décor fill the background. The scene is vibrant, full of energy, and authentically Cuban, highlighting the cultural roots of Son and Salsa music day. night, warm dance hall ceiling lights. euphoric mood.