When was afro-cuban music created?

The origins of Afro-Cuban music can be traced back to the 16th century, when Spanish colonizers brought enslaved Africans to the Caribbean island of Cuba. These enslaved Africans brought with them their own musical traditions, which blended with the music of the indigenous peoples of Cuba and the Spanish colonists to create a unique and vibrant musical style. Afro-Cuban music has continued to evolve over the centuries, and today it is one of the most popular and influential genres of music in the world.