Cuba has a unique musical and cultural foundation. With it's blend
of African and European culture, music is a fusion of the rythmic
concepts of Africa and the harmonic concepts of Europe.
Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context and
inside these pages you will discover the world of Cuban music and
instruments. Unlike the usual information you may find elsewhere, these
pages will emphasize both the cultural and practical. Many myths and
misinformation will be discussed as well as examples and practical
usage of Cuban musical instruments, Cuban musical styles and Cuban
cultural issues that affect Cuban Music.
Casino Rueda (Reuda de Casino) - Salsa in Cuba
Written by Jon Griffin
Friday, 06 June 2008 16:19
By Jon Griffin
Casino Rueda (Rueda de Casino) is a group dance and features two or
more couples who exchange partners based on someone calling the turns.
Rueda means wheel in Spanish and Casino is the term in Cuba for what we
call in the US, “Salsa”.
There are several core steps that are danced the same all over the
world, although some variations exist. On top of that, there are
localized steps that many times mock popular culture icons.
Because of the improvisational nature of the person calling the
steps, Rueda is a very fluid style. So, if you are going to dance this
style, do like the Cubans and not worry about what others think. Go out
and have fun. Listen to the music and of course, listen to the leader
calling the steps.
This video was recorded on the Malecon in Havana Cuba, and features the group Ban Rarra.
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