Culture

Cuban Santería – Religious Influences in Cuban Music

The term Afrocuban-Music includes music of ritual, festive-religious as well as secular events. These are directly tied to the musical cultures of Africa. These African...

Cuban Santería: Yoruba Music & Dance by Olavo Alén Rodríguez

The Yoruba slaves, brought to Cuba during the latter end of the 18th century, recreated many forms of life, traditions and customs in this part...

Casino Rueda: Cuban Group Dance on the Malecón in Havana

Casino Rueda (Rueda de Casino) is a group dance and features two or more couples who exchange partners based on someone calling the turns. Rueda...