Afro cuban dance history book

Scott yanows afrocuban jazz is reasonably scholarly, but the scope is not as broad. Intended for those with many years of experience in afrocuban dance explorations. I would recommend taking this tour early in your trip to cuba, as you will see the influences of santeria in lots of places and it will help you to understand better the culture and religion. The classes focus on afrocuban folkloric song, dance, and percussion. Empire, nations and migration 2003, and author of latin jazz. Below are a list of some of the books i have read about the history of salsa music. The book jumps right in, and i think, assumes some prior familiarity with santeria and other cuban religions and demographics.

Explorations in afrocuban dance and drum wikipedia. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed discussion. This book explores the complexity of cuban dance music and the webs that connect it, musically and historically, to other caribbean music, to salsa, and to latin jazz. Punto campesino peasant dances emerged from the interaction of spanish music with afro cuban culture. George gershwin introduced afro cuban music in america in 1926. The term afrocuban can also refer to historical or cultural elements in cuba thought to emanate from this community, and the combining of native african and other cultural elements found in cuban society such as race, religion, music, language, the arts and class culture. Cool jazz is known for its softer percussion, and a more subdued feeling. Perhaps ortizs most significant accomplishments were the creation of the field of afrocuban studies and major. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information. Amazingly prolific, his publications written between the 1890s and the mid1950s engage with a vast array of subjects and disciplines. The symbol of african resistance and freedom, erected by afrocuban artist alberto lescay, commemorates one of the most important slave uprisings in the islands historythe successful july 24. From afrocuban rhythms to latin jazz music of the african. Embassy reopening in havana on july 20, the root is giving some insight and perspective into the lives of afrocubans. Cuban fire occupies the middle ground between those two otherwise terrific books and is the one to choose if you cant afford all three.

Humboldt state university office of extended education presents the 6th annual explorations in afro cuban dance and drum workshop to celebrate the folkloric music, songs, and dances of the afro cuban people. This book explores the complexity of cuban dance music and the webs that connect it. It is updated as we get suggestions and acquire more dates and links. For further info on afrocuban and salsa history, development, and the roles of other instruments, refer to the salsa guidebook for piano and ensemble, by rebeca mauleon. The history of salsa dancing part 1 afro caribbean. It is also an active musical form in mexico and is still beloved in puerto rico. One of the cds is dedicated to afro cuban religious music, the second to songcraft, the third focuses on cuban dance music and the last explores cuban jazz. Lydia cabrera was captivated by a strange and magical new world revealed to her by her afrocuban friends in early twentiethcentury havana. I should add that this little piece of history is no substitute for reading the book from which i borrow this information, which i recommend you get your hands on, as it contains a more detailed history of the dance of casino, the music under which it developed, and traces a progression of the dance from. Salsa represents a mix of latin musical genres, but its primary component is cuban dance music. The afternoon was filled with dance and cultural information provided by ife ile, the afrocuban dance troupe that has taken on a mission to promote afrocuban culture throughout south florida. Salsa is one of the most dynamic and important musical phenomena of the 1900s. Slaves imitated this dance, and the combination created the cuban contradanza, a more sensual version of the contredanse.

There, spanish and afro cuban musical elements were combined, both in terms of rhythm and the instruments used. Latin jazz dance combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, lambada or samba with european jazz dance techniques. In cuba, these dances were influenced by african rhythmic and dance styles and so. From afrocuban rhythms to latin jazz book description. Aug 02, 2016 the symbol of african resistance and freedom, erected by afrocuban artist alberto lescay, commemorates one of the most important slave uprisings in the islands historythe successful july 24. What are two similarities and two differences between cool. From son to salsa the roots and fruits of cuban music ted. The classes focus on afro cuban folkloric song, dance, and percussion. Actresses rosario dawson and gina torres, the late legendary singer celia cruz, major league baseball superstar yasiel puig, celebrated boxer kid chocolate and actor laz alonzo are among a handful of wellknown afrocuban celebrities.

Fernando ortiz is recognized today as one of the most influential latin american authors of the 20th century. May 23, 2006 this book explores the complexity of cuban dance music and the webs that connect it, musically and historically, to other caribbean music, to salsa, and to latin jazz. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. History and dance styles the origins of cuban dancing date back to colonization, when the spanish arrived with new instruments guitars and violins and different melodies. Sfjazz to honor cuban jazz giant chucho valdes datebook.

Many afrocubans are vocal and proud of their black ancestry and have influenced music, art and entertainment in several capacities. Afrocuban dance is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted times. The history of salsa and timba latindanceadventures. Afrocuban music and the evolution of salsa in new york city. Embassy reopening in havana on july 20, the root is giving some insight and perspective into the lives of afrocubans who suffer discrimination and economic distress. The term afro cuban can also refer to historical or cultural elements in cuba thought to emanate from this community, and the combining of native african and other cultural elements found in cuban society such as race, religion, music, language, the arts and class culture. African american museum, american history, cuban culture, street dance, african. Salsa, rumba, merengue, and more, which is more of a coffeetable book but with a good discography and doesnt quite match cuban fires scholarly, sequential style. Requires little or no prior experience with afrocuban music or conga drumming techniques. This book explores the complexity of cuban dance music and the webs that.

Since 1996 local music teachermusician howie kaufman has led explorations in afrocuban dance and drum, a workshop series at hsu that. Afro cuban beats when it comes to music and dance, surely africa is one of the richest continents. Afrocubans are cubans who are of black african ancestry mostly west african. Part 1 of a educational series im doing on the history of salsa dancing.

Since music and dance have always been a way of life in cuba, all the dance and music styles and their various evolutionary counterparts would fill a book. In a nutshell, that is casino, cubas most popular partner dance to date. A brief history of the rumba born out of slavery in 19thcentury cuba, the lively music and dance form takes many shapes. Rhythms of the afro atlantic world distinguishes itself as a collection focusing on the circulation of cultural forms across the atlantic world, tracing the paths trod by a range of music and dance forms within, across, or beyond the variety of locales that constitute the atlantic world. One of the cds is dedicated to afrocuban religious music, the second to songcraft, the third focuses on cuban dance music and the last explores cuban jazz. During the colonial period, spanish ships stopped in havana to have their cargoes inventoried and taxed. The afrocuban religion tour, led by janet, was one of the highlights of our trip to cuba. Nov 03, 2008 part 1 of a educational series im doing on the history of salsa dancing. Changui is the first indepth study of changui, a style of music and dance in guantanamo, cuba. The afro cuban son is rich with religious rituals and sensual dances, and there is a rich history behind its rhythm.

I should add that this little piece of history is no substitute for reading the book from which i borrow this information, which i recommend you get your hands on, as it contains a more detailed history of the dance of casino, the music under which it developed, and traces a progression of. As much a storyteller as an ethnographer, lydia cabrera was captivated by a strange and magical new world revealed to her by her afro cuban friends in early twentiethcentury havana. Punto campesino peasant dances emerged from the interaction of. The broader history of cuba is revealed in the moves. There is usually a subliminal message embedded within each song.

Latin american dance latin american dance the caribbean. Blended together these create one of the most intoxicating dance and music scenes in cuba which you will explore over one or two weeks, depending on your preference, with daily. I was hoping for a more thorough and methodical explanation of afrocuban religions. The sundry rhythms of salsa can be adapted to any mood, for it can be romantic and soft, spiritual and reflective, fierce and passionate, melancholic and gloomy, or simply happy and energetic. Includes information about the famous dance clubs in new york city in the 60s.

Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow. For lovers of the real salsa music, cuban and puerto ricos music, this is a excelent book. These dances developed into a cuban dance called tumba. Afrocuban diasporas in the atlantic world rochester studies in african history and the diaspora book 45. From afrocuban rhythms to latin jazz music of the african diaspora fernandez. In many hispanic communities, it remains today the most popular style of dance music. Empire, nations and migration 2003, and author of latin. Nov 01, 2016 a brief history of the rumba born out of slavery in 19thcentury cuba, the lively music and dance form takes many shapes. Essential wherever books on popular music are collected. The third part of sublettes book, afrocuba, is quite possibly the.

If youre interested in listening to a historical panorama of cuban music, i am time is a 4cd set that explores the genre. Although they share some characteristics, the various forms of latin dance also reflect the unique style and culture of their countries of origin. Show the beginning of salsa, cha cha cha, mambo, plena, bomba, guajira, guaguanco, danzon, son, montuno and every rhythm about that times and the present, personally thats was and will be the best music. Cabrera sets on a journey throughout the history of cuba and delivers the real through the magical and the. Afrocuban beats when it comes to music and dance, surely africa is one of the richest continents. Establishing a scholarly foundation for the study of this music, raul a. The haitian revolution 17911804 proved to be a significant time in the history of cuban dance. Afro cubans are cubans who are of black african ancestry mostly west african.

This book takes a more academic approach and is made up of articles from various authors. Requires mastery of the fundamental orisha steps, and the ability to keep up in an extremely fastpaced, high energy environment. A brief history of the rumba travel smithsonian magazine. You might turn on afro cuban jazz when you want to dance, and cool jazz when you want to contemplate or reflect.

I dont like the music salsa of today, its simple, abstract, dont have anything. Perhaps ortizs most significant accomplishments were the creation of the field of afrocuban studies and major early contributions to the emergent field of afrodiasporic studies. Background information on afrocuban dance katherine kramer afrocuban dance is one of many dance forms originating in latin countries. Viviankas compassion for human suffering inspired her to work in the field of medical science. The history of salsa dancing part 1 afro caribbean origins. Afrocuban music and the evolution of salsa in new york city by vernon w. The ships then sailed to their final destinations of buenos aires, san juan puerto rico, and other ports. See time line ii for dates in the 20th and 21st century. Cuban culture encompasses a wide range of dance forms. However, chief among the genres that got their start on this small caribbean island is danzon, rumba, conga and musica campensina. The afro cuban religion tour, led by janet, was one of the highlights of our trip to cuba. Jun 04, 2012 machito, born francisco raul gutierrez grillo on february 16, 1908, was an influential latin jazz musician who helped refine afrocuban jazz and create both cubop and salsa music.

As much a storyteller as an ethnographer, lydia cabrera was captivated by a strange and magical new world revealed to her by her afrocuban friends in early twentiethcentury havana. Changui is analogous to blues in the united states and is a crucible of cuban creole culture. The upper limit of that range is 200 pages, generally speaking. She has taught afro cuban folkloric dance, popular dance, and modern dance in spain, the bahamas, costa rica, and throughout the u. Xavier cugat during the 1930s introduced the rumba dance had america dancing through the 40s. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed. For additional information on this genre, perhaps the most comprehensive drum set book is afrocuban rhythms for drumset, by frank malabe and bob weiner. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader. As much a storyteller as an ethnographer, lydia cabrera was captiva.

In afrocuban tales this world comes to teeming life, introducing englishspeaking readers to a realm of tenuous boundaries between the natural and the. This first video explores the cuban and african heritage of the music and dance. The history of afro cuban latin american music harvey. Here is a time line of cuban history with links to resources both within this site and elsewhere. African dances are traditionally routed in rituals and ceremonies, be it salutation, initiation, competition, love and relationship and even funerals. Scott yanows afro cuban jazz is reasonably scholarly, but the scope is not as broad. It is important to promote the culture as we are part of the hispanic community, torres said. Cuba afrocuban ritual dances form a huge group of cuban dances and reflect the four main groups of africans that were transported to cuba. The word mambo of african derivation refers to a cuban genre of the mid 20th century. It is strongly influenced by afrocuban forms of the late 19th century and the early 20th. For professional dancers, teachers, and performers of afrocuban folkloric dance. Since 1996 local music teachermusician howie kaufman has led explorations in afro cuban dance and drum, a workshop series at hsu that brings teachers and students from far and wide.

Afrocuban religion tour havana culture tour urban adventures. Advisory council remembering afrolatinoafricana history. The little havanabased dance company was founded by juanita baro, miamis first afrocuban dance teacher. During the 19th century, french contredanse was introduced by affluent europeans. When they returned to spain, they would stop again in cuba for inspections and taxation. We can arrange dance classes for your groups in afrocuban, ballet, contemporary and salsa. The editors and contributors do so, however, without. Three great innovations based on cuban music hit the usa after world war ii. The afternoon was filled with dance and cultural information provided by ife ile, the afro cuban dance troupe that has taken on a mission to promote afro cuban culture throughout south florida.