Lecture & Demonstration 
Understanding Afro-Cuban Rhythms 
Wed–Thu, Mar 25–26, 8pm
Teatro Santa Ana
Biblioteca Pública
Reloj 50A
Repeat performances,
80 pesos each

Son to Salsa
By Leonardo Rosen

We wish to thank everyone who attended the benefit concert for the Centro de Crecimiento, “Cubanísimo: El Son Nunca Muere,” on March 6. We are happy to report it was a great success.

As a follow-up for those who want to learn more, master percussionist Kimani Carrazana and musical colleagues present a lecture-demonstration, “Son to Salsa: Understanding Afro-Cuban Rhythms,” on two evenings, March 25–26. These are repeat performances, so if you can’t be there the first night, just come the second. Admission is a contribution of 80 pesos.

The slave trade was one of the worst sins in human history. However, this was how the musical traditions of various cultures came from the African continent to the New World. Carrazana presents rhythms from the time of slavery in his native Cuba all the way to the Afro-Cuban rhythms danced with such pleasure all over the world in our time. The different rhythmic patterns are explained and the role of each percussion instrument clearly demonstrated.

I present a historical and cultural overview of this subject, in English and Spanish, and translate for Carrazana. It is not necessary to be a trained musician or an ethnomusicologist to understand the information. Plenty of time will be available for questions and answers on any aspect of these rhythms. We hope to enhance your enjoyment of this musical gift Cuba gave the world.