What makes Introducing...Rubén González by Rubén González notable?

This album played a significant role in popularizing son cubano on a global scale, contributing to the resurgence of interest in traditional Cuban sounds during the late 1990s. The critical acclaim it received helped solidify González's reputation as a master pianist and introduced a wider audience to the richness of Cuban musical heritage. Released in 1997, 'Introducing...Rubén González' marked the pianist's first solo album after decades of collaboration in Cuba's music scene. At this point, González was rediscovered by the world music audience, particularly through his association with the Buena Vista Social Club project, which had revitalized interest in traditional Cuban music.