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	AFRO-CUBAN MUSIC : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music
		Cuban music has had an important influence on international popular music for a hundred years, and still does so despite a cultural embargo between the USA/Cuba since the Castro revolution '59; much of its essence comes from the ceremonies of Afro-Cuban religious cults, which struck a compromise between African and Catholic religious beliefs.
		AFRO-CUBAN MUSIC : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music
		The Afro-Cuban songs adapted by Cuban dance orquestas generally fall into categories of invocations (others are "Ochun', "Ecue'), cradle songs ("Oggere', "Lacho'), popular sayings ("Facundo') and romantic songs ("Negra Trista', "La Cumparsa').
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/a/A160.HTM

	Afro-Cuban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Afro-Cuban music involves two main categories of music, religious and profane.
		It is an acknowledged fact, however, that practically all Cuban music has been influenced by African music, particularly regarding rhythm.
		Most Cubans (about 60 percent, according to a 2001 census) characterise themselves as mulatto, that is of mixed-race ancestry, while close to 15 percent characterise themselves as black.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Afro-Cuban

	MSN Encarta - Popular Music
		Soul music, the successor to rhythm-and-blues music, covered a wide range of styles, including the gospel-based performances of Aretha Franklin, the deep funk and virtuosic stage techniques of James Brown, and the soulful crooning of Marvin Gaye.
		The most popular songs in America during the late 18th century, as judged by reported sales of printed music, were written by professional English composers for performance in London parks (known as pleasure gardens) or for performance in English ballad and comic opera.
		Country-and-western music â”now firmly centered in Nashville, Tennesseeâ”had a new generation of stars who combined elements of old country-and-western-music standards with rock and roll and mainstream popular song.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761551614/Popular_Music.html

	Cuba Music Timeline
		Likewise, the heart of the performance style is the "anticipated bass," the bass rhythm pulse that precedes the expected downbeat and lends the distinctive "push" that characterizes all Cuban music derived from the son, namely salsa.
		According to preeminent Cuban music historian Alejo Carpentier, the habanera was never called such by the people of Havana (for them it was just the local style of contradanza).
		Cuban musical troupe from Havana performs in New Orleans, marking the first recorded contact between between Cuban music and United States.
	www.antillania.com /Cuba_Music_Timeline.htm

	Metroactive Music Afro-Cuban All Stars
		It was a response to the fusion-heavy 1980s in Cuban music when such legends as Irakere, Afro-Cuba, Emiliano Salvador and others were digging deep into jazz-rock experiments.
		Music can't live stuck in a historical time warp, and while this traditional music is imbedded in our popular culture, if I want Cuban people to listen to my music I have to play what's happening today."
		"The group is a musical project to raise the stature of Cuban music around the world," de Marcos explains.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/06.07.01/afrocuban-0123.html

	Afro-Cuban
		As Latin music in America moves into the '90s, it is probable that not only individual players but the musical community as a whole will again open up to the free-spirited creativity that has for decades been the mainstay of Afro-Cuban music.
		The mambo, another dance craze that helped bring Afro-Cuban music into the mainstream of American culture, was originally the shout (also called montuno) section of son music, in which patterns are repeated.
		Cuban music came to widespread attention in the 1930s with the The Peanut Vendor by Don Azpiazu and his Havana Casino Orchestra.
	www.zen30989.zen.co.uk /main3.htm

	Cuba
		However, Cuban music is rooted in a compelling social, artistic and intellectual history that deserves equal consideration.
		They are part of a strong Nuyorican musical movement that is blending the classic sounds of salsa with hip-hop, jazz and rock and slamming it all together in a rough and heady dance music that is still heavy on the roots and light on the pop.
		Cuban expressive culture thus exhibits an irrepressible capacity to borrow, synthesize and transform influences sampled from around the world, with no particular regard for the sanctity of the traditions upon which they freely draw.
	www.rootsworld.com /rw/feature/cuba.html

	Omo Ache Afro-Cuban Music & Dance Company
		Members of Omo Aché include Cuban, African and local artists dedicated to the ethnographic investigation of traditional Afro-Cuban music and dance under the guidance of director Juan Carlos Blanco.
		Omo Aché is an Afro-Cuban folkloric company that preserves the traditional dances, songs, music and stories of Cuba.
		Religion and music continue to be his passion and primary way to connect with his cultural roots.
	www.omoache.org /~calendar/about.html

	Timba - New Styles in Afro-Cuban Popular Music
		Cuban musicians can belong to a group controlled by the state, as part of a group that had established itself as a quasi-independent company or as a free-lance musician for hire with groups or by impresarios from the outside.
		Cubans are offended by the fact that there music is compared to, and called, salsa which has suffered from these very attacks of the industry.
		A very important characteristic of Cuban music, especially in the years that this author has been involved with it, is the constant growth and evolution of the music.
	www.chucksilverman.com /timbapaper.html

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	Browser Q & A
		His first love is Afro-Cuban music, he has been to Cuba twice, AFrica and Brazil studying music, was the TA in the Afro-Cuban class at Brown U when he was a sophomore and played for three years with "Kochimbo" where one of his best friends was Luis Cepeda who died two years ago.
		Afro-Cuban music has inarguably been recognized as some of the most vibrant and influential rhythmic music in the world.
		Under the Radar — A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music is a documentary that introduces viewers to the distinct music of Cuba and examines the enigmatic island’s current music scene.
	www.iaje.org /qanda_d.asp?ExpertiseID=48

	CUBAN MUSIC CD
		CotÛ is a highly respected figure in Afro-Cuban music and his band shines on the three tracks.
		All of these things together, life in Cuba, the warmth of the Cuban people, the educational system, the music in the blood and soul, make Cuban music the driving force it is in the world.
		The music of Cantores is "son", music from the country.
	www.chucksilverman.com /rhythmandsmoke.html

	Mamborama.com Cuban Music 101
		Cuban music is a myriad of styles and genres, with a long history.
		While influences from Africa and Spain were predominant, Cuban music has also been shaped by the music of Europe, Latin-America and American pop music and jazz.
		Son is a style of popular dance music that originated in the Oriente province of Cuba.
	www.mamborama.com /cuba_music.html

	Afro-Cuban All Stars
		Judging from the music and reaction it won on Saturday night, the Afro-Cuban franchise will be around for a long time.
		A rousing ensemble recording, A Todo Cuba Le Gusta features a band made up largely of Cuban music elders.
		Add to that the impassioned group vocals and you've got a hard-to-beat Cuban traditional music session.
	www.afrocubaweb.com /afrocubanallstars.htm

	Clave Concepts: Afro Cuban Rhythms by Alex Pertout
		There are two major clave styles in Afro Cuban music; the son clave and the rumba clave.
		In order to understand Afro Cuban rhythms one must pursue an extensive study of the clave role and its relationship with the instruments, compositions and arrangements.
		Clave Concepts: Afro Cuban Rhythms by Alex Pertout
	www.netspace.net.au /~pertout/lclaveac.htm

	Metroactive Music Afro-Cuban All Stars
		Sincerely devoted to securing a place for traditional Cuban son music around the world, González, who was born and raised in Havana, still has his guilty pleasures.
		And while it might be fun to entertain the thought that he might mix a bit of Aguilera or Spears into his repertoire, González is committed to Cuban music.
		We're talking about the lively blend of popular Cuban styles--son montuno, Afro-Cuban jazz, danzón, bolero and cha-cha-cha, to name a few--that the All Stars are successfully reviving.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/cruz/04.30.03/gonzalez-0318.html

	History
		Many forms of contemporary Cuban music, including many of the rumba and carnival styles, are full of Kongo references and influences and display continuity with older Kongo forms.
		The new genre, called son-batá or batá-rock, entered the Cuban musical mainstream in the 1970s.
		The late flourishing of the Cuban sugar industry and the persistence of the slave trade into the 1860s are two important reasons for the remarkable density and variety of African cultural elements in Cuba.
	www.cwo.com /~lucumi/history.htm

	Lazaro Galarraga Afro Cuban Music
		Professor of Afro-Cuban music at the Humboldt State University’s annual“Explorations in Afro-Cuban Music” workshops.
		Musical Director for P.A.W.S. (Percussion Artists Workshop), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Afro-Carribean music and culture.
		Cuban National Folkloric Ballet tour of North America with performances in Canada, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC (before the Bush White House) and Boston.
	www.folkcuba.com /stores/mu_lazaro_resume1.htm

	AfroCubaWeb: the African cultures in Cuba - Yoruba - Congo - Dahomey - Abakwa - Bricamo - Haiti - West Indies
		Under the Radar - A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music premiered at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, 4/8/05.
		Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo, 6/04: Ned Sublette's powerful new book on the history of Cuban music to 1952, now published.
		Cuban Popular Music: Renewal Efforts From Above, by Eugène Godfried, 9/04
	www.afrocubaweb.com

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		Get access to the largest collection of music from all over the world in every style and every category, from country to techno passing from classical to latino music, Rap, Pop and more.
		Salsaroots.com is a comprehensive internet resource for the history of salsa music, salsa dance and dancing:including photographs, artwork, artists...
	www.mp3musiq.com /salsa-music.html

	afro pop - Music - Find What You're Looking For
		Valdés, the music director of the Tropicana and father of Chucho Valdés; bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, the mambo and descarga innovator; and percussionist Carlos "Patato"
		Magic reunites two seemingly disparate music traditions in a contemporary setting, reaching for a dance-oriented but spiritual hybrid that takes on a life of its own.
		To that end, Putumayo's Arabic Groove brings us up to date with their compilation, a jubilant sonic party rooted in ancient musical tradition and structure, steeped in the au courant flavors of hip-hop, R&B, and other...
	music.mysic.com /Afro_Pop

	Afro-Cuban Dance and Music Workshops
		Roberto is a world renowned percussionist and dancer of folkloric and popular styles of Cuban music.
		— One of the most popular Cuban music and dance traditions, straight from the solares and the streets.
		— Afro Cuban dance and songs accompanied by live bata drums.
	yerba.org /roberto.htm

	Afro-Cuban Jazz
		Considering the rising popularity of latin music, it seems only natural that someone would come out with a guide to Afro-Cuban Jazz—ideal territory for Miller-Freeman’s Third Ear series.
		Of course, some might argue that Cuban Son music isn’t exactly Afro-Cuban jazz.
		While the latin influence in jazz music goes back to its earliest days, it wasn’t until the 1940s that it really became popular.
	www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article.php?id=1293

	Latin Beat Magazine: Odara Original Afro-Cuban Music
		Guided by the talents of master drummer/vocalist/composer Lazaro Galarraga--a native of Havana, Cuba, and former artistic director of the National Folkloric Troupe of Cuba--plus multi-instrumentalist/composer/arranger Guillermo CÃ©spedes--former musical director of Conjunto CÃ©spedes--Odara delivers nine original scores deeply rooted in the ancestral traditions of Afro-Cuban music.
		The profound musical eloquence of the ensemble is further enhanced by the talent of master drummer Humberto "Nengue" HernÃ¡ndez (Mango SantamarÃa, Mickey Hart, and Cachao).
		The ace musicians of Odara compliment the ritual singing and spirited savvy of Galarraga, resulting in a soothing exploration of sounds and rhythms irresistible to the dancer.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_7_13/ai_109404300

	Afro Cuban Roots music on CD
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		There was a loving pride of Afro Cuban Roots about this person's way of
		I was glad to leave that country and come back to my dear native land, where
	www.geocities.com /flatifone/Afro_Cuban_Roots.html

	Folk Cuba: African Cuban Ritual Arts, Music, Instruments, and Books
		In this recording, the listener is witness to ritual music in an environment that is rarely heard outside the practice of Santería.
		Lázaro Ros, legendary Cuban Akpwón (singer of the Lucumí cantos) has just released a stunning suite of CDs, each of which are dedicated to a different orisha, or deity, of the Sanería religion.
		David Oquendo created Raíces Habaneras to rescue and preserve the pure form and essence of Cuban rhythms, and to pass on to newer generations this aspect of Cuba’s cultural heritage.
	www.folkcuba.com /index2a.html

	village voice > music > Afro-Cuban Jam by Eugene Holley Jr.
		village voice > music > Afro-Cuban Jam by Eugene Holley Jr.
		Everywhere the clave—the Cuban-born five-note pattern that is the heartbeat of Latin music—is successfully married to the Negroidal rhythmic gravity we call swing.
		Imbued with Cuban clave, "New York Descargas," "Club Descarga," and the bluesy "N.Y. Cool" are articulate, uptempo pieces zip-coded with a Nuyorican address.
	www.villagevoice.com /issues/0425/holley.php

	Boston.com / A&E / Music / Afro-Cuban Tsunami Sweeps Mainstream Shores
		Boston.com / AandE / Music / Afro-Cuban Tsunami Sweeps Mainstream Shores
		"I've played straight-ahead with people like Clark Terry and Buddy Rich, but I've also been playing Afro-Cuban music for years.
		Any copying, republication, or redistribution of Reuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
	www.boston.com /ae/music/articles/2004/04/10/afro_cuban_tsunami_sweeps_mainstream_shores

	Descarga.com: Home
		A groundbreaking account of the history, influence, and importance of Cuban music...Ned Sublette is widely regarded as one of Cuban music's most knowledgeable and passionate experts.
		John Child spoke to Oscar Hernández, musical director and co-producer of the Grammy Award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra, on the eve of the band's sellout concert featuring Rubén Blades at London's Royal Festival Hall on July 26th 2004.
		"Tremendo Vacilón" is an eclectic panorama of music and dance in Cuba today, celebrating the diversity, artistry, and passion of people enjoying and performing their music and dance traditions...
	www.descarga.com /cgi-bin/db

	FOREVER DRUMMING Drum Books by author
		This complete guide to music rudiments will help drummers learn: major and minor scales, note values, the circle of fifths, time signatures, chords and chord progressions, the blues progression, reading a drum chart, form and structure of music, standard musical terms, and much more.
		The beats are fresh and very musical and the accompanying audio is an indispensible tool to help you learn these grooves.
		Solos and etudes that are fun to play and apply the techniques in a musical way, and uets that can be played with another drummer, a teacher, or with a play-along track on the accompanying CD.
	www.foreverdrumming.com /books/m.html

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