Recently, the White House took historic first steps to end travel restrictions to Cuba. But until an epic Capitol Hill battle, which will likely end in blood, tears, and airline tickets, lifts the ...

OKAN showcases its fusion of Afro-Cuban roots, jazz, folk and global rhythms during two shows in the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s May Gallery Saturday. It’s all part of Live in the May Gallery, VPAC ...

The Habana Vieja Fest is coming into town from October 24 to 26, promising three days of irresistible Cuban energy, live ...

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta plans to treat London audiences to a novel fusion of classical dance and Afro-Cuban rhythms played by a live band. Sign up here. Acclaimed for his ...

For more than 40 years, Ottawa has featured dozens of jazz, blues and hip hop artists at its annual summer jazz festival. In the winter time, they offer concert goers a little taste of what's to come ...

Hear a conversation between the Cuban musician and Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras from NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club... One of the most significant things I learned in ...

For the Aguas Trio, water is the air they breathe. On Friday, the group will be playing selections from its album, “Aguas,” in a performance presented by UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at ...

*In recent years, Cuba has seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in Afro hairstyles, highlighting a deep connection to African heritage and an affirmation of cultural identity. This revival, rooted ...

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As a historian and hairstylist, the owner of community salon Rizo Libre wants her services to go far beyond hair. Afro hair is not just a matter of aesthetics and fashion. Enslaved people used to ...

One of the most significant things I learned in speaking with the musician Cimafunk at NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration was about his recognition of and allegiance to his Afro-Cuban culture.