Yoruba Andabo is a Cuban band performing original sacred African music Yoruba Andabo es una banda cubana interpretando música africana sagrada originales.
We don’t remember medicine until we are ill. It’s the same with our Yoruba medicine , many don’t remember traditional medicine until Western medicine fails them. To be fair, there are just as many or maybe even more for whom native medicine is the first port of call for the simple reason that they cannot afford the cost of Western medical care . But where there are means, the leaning is more towards Western medicine, until of course a problem is encountered that defies orthodox science.
Reasons why people use/don’t use traditional medicine vary, experiences vary. So many have only praises and some have regrets on using Yoruba herbal science. Why the variations? There’s no published directory of herbal practitioners, or widely acknowledged certification , so that there is no way of ascertaining the qualifications of a practitioner before you decide to place yourself in their care. In the days gone by, presumably word of mouth recommendation was all the certification required, and that’s at the root of the problem experienced by people who would use Yoruba herbal practitioners today. Just how many people who do use traditional medicine will own up to the fact? How do you get a recommendation when visits to Babalawo are seen by the educateratti as hush-hush.
By Rachel Sorgen– In a play that ties the past with the present, “Bloodline Rumba” highlights racial tensions and Cuban history. The play takes the audience back in time to early 1900s in Cuba. Through Sara, one of the main characters, the audience learns about the political unrest after the War for Independence from Spain. Centered around the topics of family, identity, racism and immigration, “Bloodline Rumba” reminds us of the history that led to the life we have today. Written by U of L profess
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The Memorial José Martí will celebrate its 20th anniversary on January 27, an event that will be commemorated along the whole year with shows, concerts, conferences and the start of a web site, among other activities, as informed Ana M. Troya Ávila, in charge with the Public Relations Department, who also announced new editions of the Algo más que piedra and Para un amigo sincero publications.
As part of this program there was a concert by singer Rey Revé and guests, while on Saturday it will take place the usual space of the Manuel Saumell Music School.
On January 23 , the awarding ceremony of the national contest Para un amigo sincero will take place at 10 a.m., and on January 28 it will be inaugurated the philatelic exhibit by collector Grigori Martín Martínez followed by a conference from museologist Javier Sanzón Díaz, El antiimperialismo en el pensamiento martiano and the performance of the Solfa Choir.
The official act for the Memorial’s 20th anniversary will take place on February 1, at 3 p.m. with the presentation of pianist Frank Fernández, the Choir of the Schola Cantorum Coralina and an exhibit curated by Kamil Bullaudy that gathers the more than 20 artists who have exhibited their works in this institution.
This paper explores how the Cuban Diaspora has formed connections and forged a new identity around music, meanwhile reinforcing the resiliency, adaptability, creativity and autonomy of the Cuban people in the midst of crisis and uncertainty. Arts and culture are not just forms of entertainment, but messengers and affirmations of culture and spirituality. These are all manifestations of a collective identity, which becomes personal. Popular music acts as a conduit that people filter their own experiences through. Throughout Cuban history, patterns of travel and emigration have molded the identity of the people and defined generations (Gleason 113).
The iconic funk rhythm band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform for the first time in Cuba during the third edition of the Havana World Music festival, organizers of the March 2016 event confirmed on Wednesday to EFE.
The U.S. band is scheduled to perform numbers from its most recent album “EW & Experience,” although additional details of their show remain to be specified.
Earth, Wind & Fire will head the list of bands at the third Havana World Music festival, which will also include the Mexican band Centavrvs, nominated for a Latin Grammy; Ellas, a trio of mariachis from Los Angeles; Spaniards Jorge Pardo and Lin Cortes, and Carolina Camacho from the Dominican Republic.
So far, the host country’s performers will include salsa band Havana D’ Primera, singer-songwriter Kelvis Ochoa, the Yoruba Andabo folk group and jazz newcomers Yissy & Bandancha, among others.
Havana World Music was launched in 2014 by Eme Alfonso as a result of his experience in a project to investigate the island’s ethnic-cultural origins.
According to the artist, the aim of the festival is to suggest to the young Cuban public “new sounds coming from different cultural areas,” which make the event a forum for disseminating alternative musical styles outside normal commercial routes.
Yoruba Andabo wishes to apologize to all its friends and public in the United States for postponing the tour scheduled for this November, for reasons beyond the control of the company, the involved institutions, and the organizers and promoters; The Yoruba Cuba Association, The Adinkra Group, and The Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation.
A delay in the processing of our visas prevented us from bringing the best of our art to you. We regret any inconvenience caused.
All of the involved parties are working very hard to schedule the presentations and workshops for January 2016 and to fulfill our commitment established with the people of the United States.
We are very grateful for your understanding and never ending support, and we await you without fail in January.
Respectfully yours
Geovanni Del Pino – General Director
Jose Luis Lobato – Manager and Producer
Yoruba Andabo desea pedir disculpas a todos sus amigos y público en los Estados Unidos para posponer la gira prevista para este mes de noviembre, por razones ajenas a la voluntad de la empresa, las instituciones involucradas, y los organizadores y promotores; La Asociación Yoruba Cuba, El Grupo Adinkra y La Fundación Cultural Arts Asase Yaa.
Un retraso en la tramitación de los visados nos impidió traer lo mejor de nuestro arte para usted. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente causado.
Todas las partes involucradas están trabajando muy duro para programar las presentaciones y talleres para enero de 2016 y para cumplir con nuestro compromiso establecido con el pueblo de los Estados Unidos.
Estamos muy agradecidos por su comprensión y apoyo sin fin, y les esperamos sin falta en enero.
Yoruba Andabo se presentará el domingo 18 de octubre en el célebre teatro Teresa Carreño, en la ciudad de Caracas, Venezuela. Estrenará temás musicales de su nuevo album titulado Soy de la Tierra Brava.
Yoruba Andabo interpretará La Gozadera, tema musical del filme Havana Instant, en el cierre del concierto que brindara el domingo 18 de octubre en el célebre teatro Teresa Carreño, en la ciudad de Caracas, Venezuela.
nota: Zair/TELESUR grabará el lunes 12 octubre, un programa From Havana sobre Yoruba Andabo y cubrirá el concierto del domingo… Puede haber link con TeleSur!!
Yoruba Andabo will present a concert on Sunday, October 18th, at the famous Teresa Carreño theater in Caracas, Venezuela. We will be be performing the released tracks from our new album entitled” I am from the Land of the Brave.”
The Yoruba Anadabo group will also play the ” Gozadera”theme song of the film Havana Instant, at the close of the concert that is being offered on Sunday, October 18th at the famous Teresa Carreño theater in Caracas, Venezuela.
Note: Zair / Telesur will play on Monday, 12 October, on the program “From Havana” and it will cover the Yoruba Andabo concert of this Sunday …you may watch by linking with Telesur !!
Havana Instant / A Moment in Havana, film directed by Guillermo Ivan (Mexico / Cuba) and filmed entirely in the city of Havana, Cuba in a co-production between Mexico, Colombia, Cuba and the United States, was awarded on September 7 at the 39th Montreal World Film Festival in which had its world premiere to a full house.
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Habana Instant / Un Instante en La Habana, largometraje dirigido por Guillermo Ivan (México/Cuba) y filmado en su totalidad en la ciudad de la Habana, Cuba en una co-producción entre México, Colombia, Cuba y Estados Unidos, fue galardonado el pasado 7 de septiembre en la 39 edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de Montreal en el cual tuvo su estreno mundial a sala llena. El film se llevó el Premio de la Innovación del Jurado en la Competencia Mundial y fue ovacionado de pie por el público que asistió a dicha premier.
Adicionalmente, Habana Instant recibió la 1ra. mención especial del Jurado Ecuménico (Interfilm-Signis), organización que otorga menciones a películas participantes en la competencia oficial de los festivales más reconocidos del mundo que muestren un talento genuino y que logren representar experiencias humanas que sensibilicen y cuestionen a la audiencia respecto a temas espirituales, humanos, y sociales y que fomenten valores de justicia, solidaridad, paz y dignidad. Esta organización se encarga de honrar proyectos de alta calidad cinematográfica que promuevan el poder del cine como un medio artístico de comunicación.
Habana Instant también participará en la competencia oficial del Festival Internacional de Cine de New Orleans en la categoría: Mejor Largometraje, el cual se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de New Orleans del 14 al 22 de Octubre de 2015.
Havana Instant / A Moment in Havana, film directed by Guillermo Ivan (Mexico / Cuba) and filmed entirely in the city of Havana, Cuba in a co-production between Mexico, Colombia, Cuba and the United States, was awarded on September 7 at the 39th Montreal World Film Festival in which had its world premiere to a full house. The film Innovation Award Jury took the World Competition and received a standing ovation by the audience at this premiere.
Additionally, Instant Havana received the 1st Special mention of the Ecumenical Jury (Interfilm-Signis), an organization that provides references to films participating in the official competition of the most renowned festivals in the world who show a genuine talent and achieve represent human experiences that raise awareness and challenge the audience on issues spiritual, human, and social and to promote values of justice, solidarity, peace and dignity. This organization is responsible for honoring high quality film projects that promote the power of film as an artistic medium.
Instant Havana will also participate in the official competition of the International Film Festival of New Orleans in the category: Best Feature Film, which will be held in the city of New Orleans from 14 to 22 October 2015.
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