Nayeli Lomeli/Staff Writer The arrival of African slaves to Caribbean shores in the 16th century caused a manifestation in new artistic and religious practices. Today, it is hard not to consider African influence when talking about Caribbean culture and way of being. Jennifer Fernandez, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Modern Languages at FIU, […]
By Genesis Rodriguez The Cuban community in Miami take the icing on the cake when it comes to deep culture. Cuban roots, just ninety miles away, make ties here on campus. The Cuban Research Institute here at FIU will be holding a free lecture by Dr. Alan West-Duran entailing the spiritual roots inside Afro-Cuban music […]
It Began in Afrika 016: Diasporatic Excursions 11/08/15 Hosted by Adrian the Blacksmith Dead Can Dance – Song of the Stars Merceditas Valdes – Obatala Santana – Soul Sacrifice (Live at Woodstock ’69) Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club Max Roach – Garvey’s Ghost Haruna Ishola and his Apala Group […]
