Today, we say “Hola!" to the Cuban-born pianist Chucho Valdés, who's bringing his band the Afro-Cuban Messengers to St. Louis for a performance next Saturday, February 11 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.
A pattern is starting to appear in Cimafunk’s album titles. The Afro-Cuban funk artist named his 2017 debut “Terapia,” or “Therapy,” and his 2021, Grammy-nominated follow-up was called “El Alimento,” ...
MIAMI — It's been nearly two months since Cuba witnessed tens of thousands of residents pour onto the streets in a historical protest for freedom. Shortly afterward, the island also saw a violent ...
Havana, in Cuba, is renowned for its historic charm, vintage cars, and thriving music scene. For those seeking an authentic Afro-Cuban experience, Havana’s top clubs are the ultimate destinations.
Norberto Mesa Carbonell, founder of Cofradía de la Negritud and Professor Katrin Hansing at a conference at Havard University. Nora Gámez Torres [email protected] Almost apologizing ...
Three baby dolls hang from a white canvas at the Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables. The art installation has painted message written in Spanish that reads: "Tu odio no me mata. Soy human igual que tu." ...
Cimafunk hasn’t been shy about throwing big, energetic shows or bringing on stage heavyweight guest performers like funk godfather George Clinton. But CimaFest NOLA is tying together a lot of things ...
Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage ...
Alberto González, owner of the artisan bakery Salchipizza, takes part in an Afro-Cuban Movement conference at Harvard University in April. Nora Gámez Torres [email protected] The first ...
The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans. But 65 years later, religion seems ...
*In recent years, Cuba has seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in Afro hairstyles, highlighting a deep connection to African heritage and an affirmation of cultural identity. This revival, rooted ...
Today, we say “Hola!" to the Cuban-born pianist Chucho Valdés, who's bringing his band the Afro-Cuban Messengers to St. Louis for a performance next Saturday, February 11 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.