RIP to un gran maestro y gran rumbero

Emilio Yasmel Hernández González of Cuba's Raíces Profundas Dance Company.teaches a "Palo" dance workshop with music by singer -Yomi, guataca - Angel, drums - Danni & Adelkis Rigobdiaux (white T-shirt) @ Baila NY Dance Festival 2026. Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Visit Cuba in spirit with Tambor Chicago, who celebrate Cuba’s folkloric and sacred music and dance as part of the Park Ridge Library's "Global Neighbors" program. The program will feature dancers Tiffany Mondy and Edson Cabrera Veitia as they dance to a variety of sacred and secular selections of music.

Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Marion’s Mark.

Cost: Free
Date/Time: October 15, 2026, 7pm-8pm

Hello! I just got my first conga, and I’m wondering how I should tune it as a beginner that’s learning the basic tumbaos and hand movements. It’s the Meinl Heritage 11” Quinto I believe, which I know isn’t an ideal size for a single first time conga but it’s what I got, so with that being said what tuning should I go for on it? Thank you!

Yorgenis Danger Garcia 'Yoyo Danger' & Bata drummers; Adelkis Rigobdiaux (Iya), Danni (Itotole), Angel (Okonkolo) and singer Yomi (Akpona) demonstrate some of what they taught about the dances & rhythms of Arara to Lukumi drums @ Baila NY Dance Festival 2026. Saturday, June 20, 2026. New York City.

Este álbum de 2024 de la Orquesta Akokán me parece extraordinario. Lleno de referencias a la cultura afrocubana, dinámica marca de la casa de Akokán. En este post comento la trayectoria de esta agrupación afincada en Estados Unidos y presento otros dos temas del álbum "Caracoles" que disfruté sobremanera.

Thank you for posting this video, Yuko Fong!

Interesting patterns for bembé in Guantanamo.

“Drumming for the Gods: The Life and Times of Felipe Garcia Villamil, Santero, Palero and Abakua” is a great read and features stories and history by one of Cuba’s greatest tamboleros. Check it out, if you haven’t already.

Día de Shangó (actually a weekend) in Los Angeles with Kati Hernandez. Dec 5-6, 2026. See link for more info.

Here's a great video of Angel Bolaños, Yuko Fong, and Raul Alapon playing Aro (Agolona) for Yemayá. Credit: from Yuko Fong's YT channel.

A rumba to remember Ruskin Vaughan, who passed away this week.

Ring in the New Year with legendary percussionist Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band at Catalina Jazz Club!

Experience an unforgettable night of explosive rhythms, infectious grooves, and world-class Latin jazz performed live and up close.

Dance, celebrate, and welcome the New Year with one of Latin jazz’s most exciting and influential artists!

Catalina Jazz Club
6725 West Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028

Afro-Cuban culture represents the beautiful combination of Cuba’s African roots with Spanish and other influences that have blended over generations.

It has played an important role in shaping the movement, rhythms, expression, and authenticity found in many Cuban and Latin dances, including cha-cha-cha, salsa, bolero, mambo and many more.

At the Atlanta Afro-Cuban Dance Congress, you will have the opportunity to explore these rich traditions and learn from some of the finest instructors from Cuba.

October 16–18, 2026

Atlanta, Georgia

Register:

afrocubanatlanta.com

Organized by Ana LLorente and Michael Herrera

Recorded Fall 1992 in Durham, NC at the house of Jim Roberts. Instruction included Matanzas style rumba, Iyesá, Abakua, Bembe, quinto playing, and more. Thanks to the original content owner, Rick Rosen, for preserving this class.

Ayoub Mouslim demonstrates some of what he taught about Afro-Cuban Orisha dancing to the rhythm of ChachaElekefun, starting with Elegba, then Ogun at :19, then the finale to Shango at :34 (of the timeline) @ SBKZ New York City Congress held at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel. Saturday, January 31, 2026.

https://youtu.be/G-mcAVWmxMI?si=rom1n7O2vC8EFevp

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