¡ Afro-Cuban Rumba !

CF201 Says:

Sep 25, 2008 - perz919 Afrocentrist? cmon bro you and I know that out of all the Caribbean the island of Cuba is the one with the most potent West/Congo African traditions. Now yes there is a strong European element but the African culture transplanted in Cuba is to unique and powerful that it forces people to recognize its potency it is undeniable. So what does this mean people may say the Eurocentric side is the "fino" but the African element of our individual cultural indentity is dynamic and compelling.

dawnye1 Says:

Sep 28, 2008 - I must agree . i watch alot of nigerian movies and ive attended many parties of the culture. and the cuban dances are so similar to nigerian dances it is mindblowing.

Cubafriminican Says:

Oct 4, 2008 - It's too bad people see comments linking the obvious as "afro-centrist." I AM Cuban, born and raised. That NECESSARILY makes me a child of Africa, too. Periodo.

perz919 Says:

Oct 5, 2008 - no it doesnt....maybe if your are cuban of african descent it does....but just being cuban doesnt

Tzuseiji Says:

Oct 9, 2008 - Black is not a race, it's a color, and everybody in the world is from Africa do research, cuba is a new country.So why do you speak spanish and not cuban? spanish comes from spain, spain is in europe, europeans are white.So if your a little bit lighter skinned you might have some european just as a light skinned "negro" but the fact remains if your ancestors were slaves, you got some "black in you" and the light skin is from europe not cuba cuz cuba is a new country, you on of us lol

perz919 Says:

Oct 9, 2008 - Ok...the United states is a new country so why do we speak english and not american? English comes from england, England is in europe, Europeans are white, So if your a little be lighter skinned you might have some european just as a lighter skinned negro, but the fact remains that your ancestors were slaves, your got black in you and light skin is from europe not the united states cuz united statesis a new country. your one of us....so basically pure white people don't exist in this hemisphere?

perz919 Says:

Oct 9, 2008 - have you seen a Cuban before??

SIMO8584 Says:

Oct 15, 2008 - ii popolo de cuba es los mejor...yo soy italiano

timbatimbero20 Says:

Oct 16, 2008 - Anybody knows the name of this documentary? Thanks

timbatimbero20 Says:

Oct 16, 2008 - Anybody know the name of this documentary? Thanks

Nellersz Says:

Oct 22, 2008 - No... it's only in America where you find this race bullcrap. They don't believe in that in many caribbean and hispanic countries. We're the only people on this hempisphere who have our culture. There are no labels everywhere else. I love it!!

defilerd Says:

Oct 22, 2008 - que linda mi gente!!!que cultura tan linda y sabrosa.

thebesternestoever Says:

Oct 30, 2008 - Listen up...Blacks were introduced to Cuba in 1532 even before the United States was even a country, even before the Pilgrims settled here, and blacks were introduced to the U.S in 1620, and of course the U.S was still not a country back then, it was a group of British colonies. Cuba was discovered before North America, thus Cuba is not a new country, is actually an older country that the U.S.

thebesternestoever Says:

Oct 30, 2008 - Ancient Africa..are you talking about Egypt?..Have you ever visited Egypt or spoken to an Egyptian? They dont consider themselves black, why because they are not black..what other "African" ancient Empire can you tell me about? Come on?

perz919 Says:

Oct 31, 2008 - you couldn't be more wrong....Cuba wasn't independent until around 1902 it was a colony of Spain....Teddy Roosevelt actually fought in the war to free Cuba from Spain.....

Gloriatazza Says:

Nov 3, 2008 - i love cuba

datnyboi22 Says:

Nov 6, 2008 - wow this video is sooo beautiful and cultural. que viva cuba. saludos a todos los cubanos, mis boricuas y a todos lo latinos.

Fernando543 Says:

Nov 8, 2008 - Our Latin thing! Nuestra Cosa! Musica para el mundo...

hekua Says:

Nov 11, 2008 - First off this is to thebesternestover who ever he is. First there was the Ghana Empire lasting between 750AD to 1076AD. This empire stretch across modern day Guinea, Mali, Sene-Gambia, Niger and Burkina Faso. The next was the Mali Empire led by Mandinka king Sundiata Keita. This period lasted from 1230AD to 1600AD roughly. This is known as the "golden age" Of west African culture. Next came the Songhai Empire. This period met its demise through tribal conflicts and slavery.

hekua Says:

Nov 11, 2008 - Furthermore, the Egyptians of today are not the same people that lived there in ancient times. And if you think that there were no black people in ancient Egypt then Liz Taylor playing Cleopatra really did a number on you! But that's not the point. Don't try to ruffle people's feathers using history when you don't know what the hell you are talking about! Oh and the video AWESOME! I have a few recordings of Tocororo, never seen this. Any know the name of the documentary.

Dianneoh05 Says:

Nov 11, 2008 - "Blacks" were "introduced" to the United States way before 1620...more like 1528..and by the way, those were Black slaves. Now,the "Blacks" who arrived in America with Columbus with him when he discovered America, were with him and treated as equals. Oh, and btw, Egypt is DEFINITELY part of Ancient Africa...I'm not even gonna get into that extensively..I can, but I wont...

Dianneoh05 Says:

Nov 11, 2008 - "Who knows", it may be true that most Egyptians do not consider themselves to be African simply because it has such a strong Arabic influence (especially since it is so close to Arabic countries), but the matter of fact is that Egypt is in Africa. Sorry, ya deny it as much as ya want, but facts are facts.

hekua Says:

Nov 12, 2008 - OH YEAH! I also play Middle Eastern percussion as well as West African and music from the diaspora. The Egyptians that I know get pissed beyond belief when you do not include them as African! I don't know what kind of Egyptians you all know, but I wouldn't advise telling one that they aren't African!!!! The whole of sub-Saharan Africa speaks Arabic. The 7th holiest city in Islam resides in Senegal! Their looks and language may change but one thing stays the same AFRICA!!!! Ya tu lo ves!

djmrbrown00 Says:

Nov 14, 2008 - cubans are some beautiful people.. with beautiful music!!!

deatha44 Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - the young boy at 2:14 was magnificent and the video was a beautiful history lesson into the rich diversity and exchange of African and cuban!