by Craig Harris\r Adalberto Alvarez has been a leading force in the revival of son, the Cuban dance music that reached its peak in popularity in the 50s. The former leader of Adalberto Alvarez & Conjunto Son 14, Alvarez has continued to pay homage, as well as expand, the son tradition with Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son, the band that he formed in 1984. While his music signals a return to the traditional sounds, Alvarez has successfully incorporated more modern musical influences. According to The New York Times, (Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son) is one of Cubas great bands, one that has had an enormous influence on Salsa; its modern and unstoppable and it doesnt sound like the Havana-based dance music called timba. Instead, it sounds a bit more traditional, closer to New York and Puerto Rican salsa, smooth and elegant for a moment, until the volcano loses the top. Alvarez studied musical directing and composition at the National Arts School in...