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Living in Miami, I’m well-acquainted with Cuban music, but I was surprised by the range of talent we enjoyed on this trip. From kids to professional groups, we saw and heard a wonderful cross-section. One of the first we experienced was at Beyond Roots, a community center dedicated to Afro-Cuban culture. We learned a bit about the icons and music in Santeria worship, and enjoyed spirited drumming and dancing. They also had… Read More
All my life, I’ve heard stories about Cuba. I listened to the reminiscences of my Abuelo, who left Spain for Cuba on his way to the United States in 1920. At every family gathering, I heard tales of family members I would never meet, trapped by life’s circumstances after the revolution ended in 1959. In the early 1990s, my Abuelo made five trips to see his brother, taking clothes and medicine. He… Read More
