Music of Cuba

Ironically, the Che Guevara fanatics, obsessing over the Che Guevara shirts most likely would have been targeted by Guevara had they grown up in Cuba. Guevara considered anyone who listened to rock and roll music, who wore his hair long, or spoke up against him, as a delinquent (McFarland). His very goal was to “make individualism disappear from the nation” (McFarland). He considered it, “criminal to think of individuals”…

My home town is Little Havana, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida. It is home to loads of citizens from Central and South America and Cubans, hence the Spanish name “La Pequeña Habana”. Little Havana was named after the capital city of Cuba, Havana. Growing up in the area made you gain some Cuban qualities, most of which are existent to this day. Back in the day, we would sneak into shops while the vendors were busy serving customers and sneak back out with loads of tobacco stashed in our hoodies.…

Cuba is in North America, Cuba is an island. It is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea, and Spanish is the main language spoken. Cuba is known for its cultural diversity, built from Spanish, African, French and Asian influences. The culture of Cuba is known for its music. Music is an important part of Cuban society, and the traditional musical styles are still popular and influential to this day. Like other aspects of Cuban culture, traditional Cuban foods are rich in both Spanish and…

off of the southernmost point of the United States lies Cuba. Cuba is an island known for the most beautiful beaches and its crystal clear water. Most don’t know very much about Cuba. Majority, only know of its’ communistic tendencies and of past event involvement. What most people don 't understand, is what occurs everyday in Cuba. Cubans know the art of survival, which ultimately attributes to their quality of life. Historically, Cuba is similar to that of the United States and others…

embargo consists of a variety of economic sanctions against Cuba, as well as the restriction on travel for all United States citizens. Today, President Obama wants to lift these bans on Cuba in hopes to help the Cuban citizens as well as the U.S. economy. The idea of lifting the sanctions has sparked controversy across America. Through the 54 years that the embargo has been signed, it has become clear that the outdated sanctions on Cuba should be lifted. One of the largest problems with the…

Cuba is on the North America continent and on the Caribbean Sea The latitude and longitude for Cuba is 30 degrees north and 80 degrees west. Some major cities in Cuba is Havana, Mariel, Pinar Del Rio, and Las Tunas and the capital is Havana Some nearby countries is the United States and Bahamas and the Cayman Islands Some nearby oceans in Cuba is the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic Ocean There are few mountain ranges in Cuba but one that is really known is Sierra Maestra. It…

the world. With at least 28 island nations and more than 7,000 individual islands, the problem quickly becomes deciding where to go. To complicate matters further, each of the islands offers a variety of local flavors—like a preference for cumin in Cuba, or curry along the English islands. Experience island culture while enjoying delicious Caribbean cuisine with this unique insider’s guide. What’s so unique about it? These destinations are meant to be accessed exclusively by boat. But you…

Havana is a culturally rich city that gleams with history and resilience. Located on the North coast of Cuba, Havana has historically represented a tropical culture filled with vibrancy, music, and nightlife. According to The Encyclopedia Britannica, The culture of Havana, would eventually became known as “a cosmopolitan center with sprawling fortifications, cobblestone plazas, and buildings of ornamental facades and ornate iron balconies” (“Havana: National”). Havana is an important place in…

Malcolm X once said, “The only way we 'll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world. We are blood brothers to the people of Brazil, Venezuela, Haiti, and Cuba - yes Cuba too.” Rattling of maracas from salsa music, people and the laughter of those dancing in the street, and the smell of beautiful culture lingering in the air, are all the beautiful traits of a beautiful country. A country solidified in time with classic cars that poured out from…

other than Ti-Noël, who was the main point of view of one of the Revolution. Carpentier sees the Revolution’s as a successes, as he moves the narrative away from Haiti, instead of following the route of the escaping French planters to Santiago de Cuba. “Even though Ti Noel was a free man, he set foot on a land where slavery had been abolished forever”. The blacks were treated in a way in which they valid nothing…