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    afro-cuban Stories

    Interview: OKAN Are Telling the Struggles of Afro-Cuban Women
    Music
    13 October 2020

    Interview: OKAN Are Telling the Struggles of Afro-Cuban Women

    We speak to OKAN, an Afro-Cuban Latin jazz ensemble based in Canada, about their latest record Espiral.

    Here's Some Explosive Afro-Cuban Hip-Hop From La Dame Blanche
    Popular
    02 May 2018

    Here's Some Explosive Afro-Cuban Hip-Hop From La Dame Blanche

    We premiere the Cuban artist's booming new single "No Da Para Na."

    Cuba Now Has Two Black, Female Vice Presidents
    News
    24 April 2018

    Cuba Now Has Two Black, Female Vice Presidents

    Cuba's new government is more inclusive than ever, but will it lead to a real change in race relations in the country?

    This Journalist Started 'The Directory of Afro-Cuban Women'
    Culture
    06 March 2018

    This Journalist Started 'The Directory of Afro-Cuban Women'

    Sandra Abd'Allah-Alvarez Ramirez is compiling the profiles of Afro-Cuban women who have contributed significantly to the creation of Cuba.

    A History of Havana's Best Rappers & MCs
    Audio
    11 September 2017

    A History of Havana's Best Rappers & MCs

    A lineage of the best Cuban rappers and MCs to come out of the island nation's capital city.

    Watch Ibeyi's Vibrant New Video For 'Away Away'
    Video
    09 June 2017

    Watch Ibeyi's Vibrant New Video For 'Away Away'

    Cuban-French duo, Ibeyi share the music video for their latest single "Away Away."

    Daymé Arocena Returns With Afro-Cuban Jazz Album 'Cubafonía'
    News
    15 December 2016

    Daymé Arocena Returns With Afro-Cuban Jazz Album 'Cubafonía'

    Afro-Cuban jazz singer Daymé Arocena announces her upcoming album, 'Cubafonía,' and shares its lead single "Mambo Na' Mà."

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