Afro-Cuban Essays

perspective. As Marvin Harris (1968, p. 575) said “Etic statements are verified when independent observers using similar operations agree that a given event has occurred”. From an etic perspective afro-Cuban religion probably looks strange to outsiders as other cultures looks to me. Looking afro Cuban religion in Cuba from an etic perspective is instructive because even though is normal to us may look strange and people don’t feel comfortable around it. Even Hemingway was interested in Santeria.

Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, and Machito 's Afro Cuban Orchestra, are three of the most influential and inspirational men to not only me but, the entire salsa community. The music created by these men are the creativity and foundation to what salsa has become. It is extremely heart-warming to read and understand more of the men who basically created what is Afro-Cuban salsa. The beginning to what has transpired into my personal passion, because I am a salsa-dancer. The Palladium and Copacabana

Santeria, is an Afro-Cuban religion that was born from the context of colonialism and oppression through the memories and experiences of Yoruba slaves in Cuba. It is a combination of beliefs and practices from their homeland in Nigeria, of Roman Catholicism that was imposed on them from the Spanish colonists and of French spiritism from the work of Allan Kardec. In the last couple decades, Santeria has spread and gained popularity throughout South America and North America as an Afro-Cuban religion that

The traditional Cuban family structure is patriarchal, a dominant male and a passive female is common, but mainly among older generations of family. The new family is more open to changes, education for all, especially women, was a big step in the participation of women in the workforce, gender equality, respect to marriage, divorce, household responsibilities, and decision-making. Cuban American women with acculturation were ready to join work outside the home and contribute, like men, to the social

deeper into the fashion, hairstyles, makeup, music and entertainment. The women’s hairstyles varied from soft, long and feminine too short and edgy. Some of the most popular hairstyles during this time was long straight hair, the ape, the wedge, the afro, cornrows, perms and many

Personally, I think its spite. As long as the US turns its back on the Cuban people, they're left with the Castro brothers. Those two have been in a pissing contest with Uncle Sam for the last 50 years. And guess who it's been raining on? Not Fidel. He wears tailored suits and drives around in a Mercedes. Three of them to be exact. Meanwhile the strain of being Cuban cuts into the handsome features of everyone else like rivulets. My guide asks me, "Why does America

Cristina Garcia’s Dreaming in Cuban is narrated through a multiplicity of voices as the characters struggle to reconcile their identities either within Cuba or as immigrants in America. These narrative accounts express the consequences of political unrest in Cuba (between 1972 and 1980) on the formation of a stable identity, as well as the consequences of such on family kinships. As such, the main themes expressed throughout the novel include displacement and distance, which are prominently reflected

protected. For most people, however, the war started on May 31st in Oriente. On this day General Carlos Monteagudo, called journalists down to a peaceful Afro-Cuban community that was suspected to be a rebel camp. Here General Monteagudo, shows all of the journalists “the efficiency of the army’s new machine guns” by shooting the the camp of Afro-Cuban people, killing and wounding 150 people in total. This event leadS to rebel groups showing their dedication to the cause, by burning buildings and bridges

Marti The voice of one can influence the actions of many, cuban national hero, Jose Marti is a prime example of this statement. In the late 18th century Spain had power and control of Cuba. Cuba and Spain had a long complicated history, leaving the Cuban people determined to take back their land and economy from the unfair rulers that were the Spaniards. The first rebellion, the ten-year war, ended in an unsatisfactory stalemate leaving the Cuban people with limited resources and hope. The writer and

In A Cultural History of Cuba During the U.S. Occupation, 1898-1902, Utset seeks to analyze the Cuban experience “between empires”, from a different perspective. Rather than approaching the study by concentrating on the political leaders and elites, she disrupts this trend and focuses on the agency of Cuba’s people en masse—the voices of ordinary Cubans. By examining Cuba below and beyond the elite, Iglesias offers a perspective rarely visited and illuminates the complexities of the developing events

would tell us how impossible it was to live on the rations: a single bread roll a day, half a pound of chicken a week (but only if you have a child under 13), six pounds of rice and seven ounces of black beans a month to make the mixture which the Cubans call Moros y Cristianos — Moors and Christians. You get one bar of soap, one tube of toothpaste, four ounces of coffee per month, and one bottle of rum per family…Once when we were wandering around the old part of the city we knocked at a door purely

Badilon’s Business It was a hot, muggy day, and the breeze was nonexistent. The sun beat down and you could see the heat waves hitting the road. It was one of those days where you sweated buckets with no physical activity at all. So on this dreadfully hot day Badilon decided to go to the beach. At the beach Badilon swam to keep cool. He swam for a bit and then stood up and couldn’t hear anything. Badilon realized that he had water in his ears. He viciously shook his head to get the water out before

brother in 1959, has taken the privilege of freedom of speech from the Cuban civilians. He has attempted to take care of his people but this attempt has been just an attempt. He has been too busy in the countries trading and allies but he is not aware that his country is dying. The Castro brothers established the Cuban communist party, this party became the only rightful enabled party. This is taking the human rights of the Cuban people because they can’t decide for themselves. Raul came to power on

A Marxist revolutionary who fought in the Cuban revolution. Occupied several high ranking positions in Fidel Castro’s government. Ernesto Che Guevara has become one of the most famous people in the world due to a picture of him that is being sold everywhere in the world as both wallpapers and T-shirt prints, being marked as one of the most widely recognizes symbols of rebellion in the world today. “The life of Che is an inspiration to all human beings who cherish freedom. We will always honor his

“Motorcycle Diaries” was released depicting the motorcycle journey that Ernesto “Che” Guevara and Alberto Granado took throughout South America. This journey was important because it influenced Guevara’s political ideals and led to his involvement in the cuban revolution and his famous persona as “Che”. The Director Walter Salles understood the importance of the story and wanted to tell it in a less political more emotionally based light (Confluencia, pg.109.) Salles did a great deal of research over a

century. After the Spanish- American War in 1898, Cuba seems successfully struggled for their independence; however, it actually came under United States’ (US) tutelage for more than 50 years. Starting from late 19th century, US had a dominant in Cuban affairs by directly exert its power in legal structure recognition so as to ensure maintaining its special rights in Cuba. This adversely affected the entire society of Cuba in political, economic and social aspect. Cuba’s governments had longed been

INTRODUCTION The Cuban-U.S relationship was a smooth and promising one until it got entangled in a web of an unforeseen catastrophe. Cuba is a sovereign state operating under a unitary government and a former colony of the Spanish empire up until after the Spanish-American war in1898 that saw the defeat of Spain by the United State and this was as a result of the fight against colonialism which the United States took upon itself to liberate its neighboring countries coupled with its expansionist

Causes and Effects of the Mexican and Cuban Revolution Both the Mexican and Cuban revolution occurred in the 20th century with both revolutions ending in violent outcomes. These revolutions were formed due to the unpopular leadership in both countries and the discontent by the overall the population who were mainly poor and belonged to lower classes. The Mexican revolution, which started on November 20, 1910 is seen as the first major social, cultural and political revolution of the 20th century

for change in Cuba. Castro ultimately declared Cuba a communist country and offered equality for everyone. Under his rule, education and health care advanced in Cuba. However, due to his communist idealism, he opposed capitalism and did not allow Cuban citizens to make their own profit. The amount of land that a person owned was limited along with an individual’s income (Fidel Castro). In addition to this, Castro’s way of ruling was extremely harsh. He incarcerated or eliminated anyone who rebelled

Fidel Castro: Animal Farm Antics In 1952, Fulgencio Batista overthrew the Cuban government and became a dictator. Fidel Castro then organized a group of rebel forces and defeated Batista in 1959. Castro was then elected by common city dwellers as the undisputed prime minister of Cuba. Later on, he became president through several techniques used to gain and maintain his rule. Therefore, Fidel Castro is similar to Napoleon from Animal Farm because both use lies, censorship, and police terror