Instruments

The Maruga

An Afro-Cuban Shaker and Its Caribbean Variants When we think of Afro-Cuban percussion, instruments like the conga, bongó, and maracas immediately come to mind. But...

The Guayo: A Unique Afro-Cuban Instrument with Deep Roots

The guayo, a humble yet vital percussion instrument in Cuban music, has a rich history that intertwines with Afro-Cuban traditions. Classified as a “vascular scraper...

El Tres Cubano Construction

What is a Tres Cubano? The typical tres cubano is a mango shaped instrument of the guitar family which evolved in Cuba. Commonly it is...

The Quijada: Afro-Cuban Rhythms Rooted in Traditions

The quijada, or jawbone, is an iconic Afro-Cuban percussion instrument with a unique sound and an ancient history. Traditionally made from the lower jawbone of...

The Cuban Marimbula

The Marimbula belongs to sansa family of that originated from the Bantu cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. The sansa instruments create sound by plucking or striking...