Cuban All Stars At The Salon Of Dreams Analysis

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The life and music in Cuba exist for many decade. Music has been the backbone that helps Cubans to be close as a nation. This is an oral tradition which Cuban continues to share from generation to generation. In the documentary “The Afro Cuban All Stars at the Salon of Dreams,” there the musician working very busily, preparing their big band for upcoming concerts. Noticeable, the musician and the guest dress distinguish to remind us that the occasion was of professionalism. The audience seems relaxed, reminiscing the melodies that flows through the air as the music control their imagination. On one occasion Marcus Gonzalez performed with a lot of enthusiasm being put in his act. One could see the audience showing their appreciation for the music by clapping their hands to the rhythm. The drum and the guitar were used very often in the musical productions. This is to show that these instruments were very important in the Cuban culture. The musician looks as if they are enjoying every moment of their performance as they sing, played the guitar and move to the beat of the music. There were also couple dancing in close proximity to their partners as they do so in a timely fashion. I enjoyed listening to the cha-cha. I t was entertaining …show more content…
This will definitely change the lives of Cuban living both in Cuba and abroad. I would also like to see student going to Cuba to study being that they have a very strong and less expensive education system. They also have a consistent health system. There are other countries like Jamaica whom many students go to study for example to be trained to become a Pharmacist. After being trained they return to Jamaica. This benefits Jamaican in that the education in Cuba is cheaper than other parts of the world. Many Jamaican travels to Cuba for eye surgeries, example

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