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The Timba Website: Cuban Music
A newspaper article describing the 'invasion' of the United States by Latino music.
Cengage Learning
Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Carlos Santana
In the late 1960s, when the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane and other rock genres were raging, Carlos Santana and his band Santana introduced the music scene to a new Latin-based rock sound featuring an Afro-Cuban beat. This...
Other
The Clave: Creole Cuban Instrument
A thorough evaluation of the history and development of the clave, a Cuban percussive instrument.
Other
Behind the Beat: Arturo Sandoval
Scroll down the page so you can listen to Arturo Sandoval describe his music and love for the trumpet.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Influence of Folk
This site, which explores the influence of musical folk traditions in the poetry of Langston Hughes and Nicolas Guillen, provides lesson plans, a biography, examples of Hughes' poetry, and details about his meeting with Nicolas Guillen.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cuba!
This Ibiblio.org site offers a student's experiences and photos when traveling with a Carribbean Music & Dance program. Has a special Cuban Rumba Music link.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Guantanamera, a Poem and a Song
The folk classic "Guantanamera," takes on added meaning when students learn of its origin. Cuban political activist Jose Marti and controversial American activist Pete Seeger, serve as the basis for a fascinating comparative study....
Other
Tania Leon Composer & Conductor
Biographical sketch of Tania Leon, Cuban composer, and conductor.
Library of Congress
Loc: Florida Folklife
Library of Congress provides materials from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942. Selections include narratives and songs from ethnic and cultural groups, including African Americans, Bahamian Americans, Cuban Americans, American Indians, and...
Curated OER
Afro Cuba Web
This is an eclectic site devoted to many different aspects of Cuba. There are links to famous AfroCubans, music, and current events and festivals.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Ignasio Cervantes
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer and pianist Guillermo Ignasio Cervantes.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Gonzalo Roig
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer and violinist Gonzalo Roig.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Ernesto Lecuona
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer and pianist Ernesto Lecuona.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Leo Brouwer
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer and guitarist Leo Brouwer.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Amadeo Roldan
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer and violinist Amadeo Roldan.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Harold Gramatges
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer Harold Gramatges.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Alejandro Garcia Caturla
This page has a brief bibliography of the Cuban composer Alejandro Garcia Caturla
Other
Tania Leon: A Woman Pioneering the Future
At this site read about Tania Leon, the Cuban born composer and conductor. This article focuses mainly on her works.
Other
The Official Poncho Sanchez Website
Prominent Latin jazz musician Poncho Sanchez's website contains a biography, discography, and photo/video gallery.
Curated OER
Afro Cuba Web
This is an eclectic site devoted to many different aspects of Cuba. There are links to famous AfroCubans, music, and current events and festivals.
Curated OER
Afro Cuba Web
This is an eclectic site devoted to many different aspects of Cuba. There are links to famous AfroCubans, music, and current events and festivals.
Curated OER
Afro Cuba Web
This is an eclectic site devoted to many different aspects of Cuba. There are links to famous AfroCubans, music, and current events and festivals.
Curated OER
Afro Cuba Web
This is an eclectic site devoted to many different aspects of Cuba. There are links to famous AfroCubans, music, and current events and festivals.