The culture of Cuba is a complex mixture of different, often contrasting, factors and influences. Cuba is a meeting point of European, African, Chinese, and continental North American cultures; little of the original Amerindian culture survives. Since 1959, the Cuban Revolution has also greatly affected Cuban culture, down to the most basic aspects of daily life. Much of Cuban culture, especially Cuban music, is instantly recognized throughout the world.

The music of Cuba, including the instruments and the dances, is influenced mostly by African, European (especially Spanish) and to a lesser extent Chinese music. Most forms of the present day are fusions and mixtures of these sources, mainly the first two.