long as humans have possessed communication skills. Through art, science, literature, music and even politics humans have showcased passion. Passion can be either supportive or oppositional. Music has been the greatest medium for humans to express passion, due to the great range of emotions that can be realized through song. Due to the high level of passion felt in both music and politics, politically-themed music has become a marriage made in heaven. There are untold numbers of songs and musical
did Cuba and Brazil affect popular music, culture and dance in the 1940’s and 50’s? A. Plan For Investigation How did Cuba and Brazil affect popular music, culture and dance in the 1940’s and 50’s? In this investigation I am going to establish what affects Cuba and Brazil had on popular music and dance. The first thing I’m going to do is discover how the music from Cuba and Brazil spread to America, the center of music. While doing my research I will be looking at what types of music were
Cuba is a haven to its residents. The proper name of Cuba is Republic of Cuba with Havana as its capital; a large Caribbean island nation under communist rule is the largest of all islands in the Caribbean. The country also includes more than 4,000 other much smaller islands and cays. On October 27, 1492 Christopher Columbus sighted Cuba and by 1514, Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar had conquered the island for the Spanish crest. The country was given its independence in 1902. I will discuss about Republic
development of Cuban culture. Son music played a pivotal role in integrating African derived traditions into modern Cuban culture. African culture led too many struggles between the racial divide and played an important role in the creation of what is now day Cuban nationalism. Many benefits and challenges were caused by the promotion and integration of African culture into Cuban society. Afrocuban culture played a pivotal role in the creation of what is now modern day Cuba. Music is a very powerful tool
Known for its beauty, extravagant tourist’s attractions, and quality cigars, the Caribbean island of Cuba, a totalitarian communist state, is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origin. The nation is officially known as the Republic of Cuba; it consists of the Island of Cuba, the Isle of Youth and some adjacent small islands. Cuba lies just ninety miles south of Key West, Florida; therefore its climate is subtropical or temperate. The average minimum temperature
and even music. Music is an important part of this world; not just pop music and what many first world countries are used to, but music of the world as well, such as melodies in Cuba or Africa. These two countries share many characteristics in their music, despite being two very different places. From the melody, to the rhythm, and even the instruments and cultural practices, the countries of Cuba and Africa have both very similar traits in their music. Rhythm is the pattern of music. It is one
development, I chose to focus my project on the 1998 documentary Buena Vista Social Club. While this film primarily focuses on the bringing together of a group of mostly aging and forgotten artists to produce an album reflective of a bygone musical era in Cuba, there are several identifiable underlying issues that reveal a variety of ways in which political events and social issues have played a role in the isolation of these artists. Indeed, the film points out that many of these once famous musicians were
people visit this culture. Dance Cuba has had a great majority of influences upon the growth of the world of dance compared to other countries. Most of the major Cuban dance styles come with an origin
Havana, Cuba Havana (La Habana) is the capital of Cuba, which is an island in the Caribbean. Havana is on the northern coasts of Cuba. Matanzas and Pinar del Rio border Havana. The absolute location is 23.1333° N, 82.3833° W. Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean, with 2.1 million people living there and 728.26 km² (281.18 square miles) of land. It’s a very humid place, which means it has a warmer temperature there. Havana is the city of music, there is music everywhere you go. Also
Matthew Stoloff Ms.Nicholson BIHS Global History Period 5 5/14/14 Afro-Cuban Music: A Musical Evolution The evolution of Afro-Cuban music is an amazing complex history. So many different factors over time went into the creation of Afro-Cuban music. Afro-Cuban music of the late 1800’s-early 1900’s influenced by the Cuban politics, African Slave Trade, and the meeting of European and African cultures lead to the creation of new instruments, sounds, and rhythms. Religion such as Santeria or the Rezo’s
the album Buena Vista Social Club can be considered a great work, paying particular attention to the music on the album, the recording process and the impact it had on the country of Cuba and the Cuban public. Before the album was released, in 1989 the president of Cuba at the time Fidel Castro declared The Special Period which was a euphemism for the economic crisis that was happening at Cuba at the time. The Special Period was declared mainly because of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and
Whether it 's for the music, people or food, Cuba is a popular and interesting place to visit. Cuba is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. At 42,426 square miles, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and the 105th largest country in the world. Cuba has a population of 11.1 million. Out of that 11.1 million, Havana is home to 2.1 million (Nation Facts). The official language of Cuba is Spanish, but English and French are spoken throughout the country. The most practiced
Amidst the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean lies the alluring capital of Cuba known as Havana. The city is surrounded by multiple harbors, inlets, and inhabits many fishing villages, colonial architecture, lush mangrove forests, limestone caves, beautiful beaches, emerald lagoons, sea cliffs, and coral reefs (Crooker, 9). The distinct culture that lives within the city thrives in the unmistakable music and dance styles that are immensely cherished throughout Havana. This is one of Cuba’s
alike adore. The Latin music we hear today has its origins in Cuba where the blending of African drum rhythms and Spanish guitar evolved into a variety of Latin American music. During the war in Cuba in 1898 US Soldiers got a taste for Cuban music. Later, during Prohibition in the USA, Americans went to Cuba where drinking alcohol was legal and they became infected with the Latin rhythms. As early as 1909 radio recordings came out of Cuba. In 1932 American Radio came to Cuba to record Orquesta Anacoana
Overview of “Musics of Latin America and the “Oye Como Va” Phenomenon” Chapter 11 in the textbook covers the complex dance and music genres linked to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the United States, and the international track of development. The main focus of this unit was the development of the Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha, including its roots and development. While we did talk about other types of Latin American music, it was brief and not more important than the Cuban development. For these reasons the main study
What Cuba Celebrates When we think about Cuba people imagine poverty, hostages, and undeveloped societies. Of course Cuba has its cons, when we think about the government, but is Cuba really that bad? I think people have been influenced by the only thing the media shows, the negative things in Cuba! Cuba and the US have had no ties for over 50 years and that’s in
to celebrate and commemorate Latin jazz. Musicians and singers come together to celebrate in a gigantic festival involving music, drinks and dance. While there is no specific dress code for this time period, numerous people decided to showcase their most exotic clothing articles in the spirit of being present on the island nation. Another festival that is celebrated in Cuba is the Havana Carnival. The Carnival is traditionally a Catholic celebration that is examined internationally
A film about the Cuban revolution, The Lost City is a prime example of Latin American Humanities. Reasons so are: it is set in Havana, uses Cuban actors, was filmed in both Cuba and the Dominican Republic, and is a major point in Latin American history. The film is made for the U.S. audience, yet it still demonstrates a Latin American way of life. Other than that, the movie explores many themes associated with Latin America. The film paints a picture of both the everyday lives of an upper-class
events situated in bars and honkytonks. (CarmeN) “Latin music styles (i.e., Caribbean and South and Central American) have shared a common history with jazz, intersecting, cross influencing, and at times seeming inseparable, as both have played prominent roles in each other's development.” (Washburn) This quote from Christopher Washburn’s article “Latin jazz: The other jazz” sums up the issue that since the beginning of jazz, music from Cuba and the Caribbean has been just as important to the rhythm
Music always has strongly diverse backgrounds. It can bring people together or tear them apart. Son bands were largely popular throughout Latin America and the world. It influenced many different styles of music such as Rumba and Samba. The Son music image, shown in class, helps show some of the history and importance of Son music. The image features a sextet, a group of six musicians, of African descent playing music well wearing clothing traditional to the times and using more traditional instruments