En este episodio, Alfredo García conversa con Joel Herrera, bailarín y músico profundamente conectado con la tradición afro-cubana.
Desde su infancia en Matanzas, rodeado de rumba, familia y celebración, hasta su camino por escenarios internacionales, Joel comparte una historia marcada por la cultura, la disciplina y el fuego ancestral.

Hablamos de sus raíces, de cómo la música formó su identidad desde niño, de su paso por el ejército, su llegada a Italia y su formación con grandes maestros del folklore cubano.
También exploramos su conexión espiritual con la danza Abakuá, una expresión poderosa de la herencia afro-cubana.

Más que una entrevista, este episodio es un viaje por la memoria, el ritmo y la esencia de una cultura que se vive con el cuerpo y el corazón.

Si amas la danza, la música y las historias reales que nacen de la tradición, este episodio es para ti.

What people often call “afro” in salsa classes actually has a name: Afro-Cuban.Afro-Cuban culture is not Africa copied.It is Africa transformed.It was shaped through transculturation, resistance, and creativitywithin the context of European colonization.Its roots come mainly from African regions that are todayNigeria, Benin, and Congo.Orisha, Arará, Palo, Abakuá, Rumba, Salsa —all of this together forms Afro-Cuban culture.And the body carries this history.Ashe & bendiciones.

The word “afro” is used everywhere in the salsa community.But very few people actually know what it means.In this video, I want to bring clarity and awareness , not correction.Because Afro is not a style.Afro means Africa.Africa is a continent with thousands of cultures, rhythms, and ways the body moves.Understanding the roots of what we dance changes the way we move,the way we listen, and the way we connect.This video is about less confusion and more education.Ashe & bendiciones.

She shares the path that led her to discover her Odu, the importance of knowing the divine blueprint that guides your life, and how connecting with your Orisha can shift your destiny in powerful ways.

Chantal also opens up about her story —where she comes from, how she began dancing, and the experiences that shaped her spiritual calling. From her first steps in the dance world to receiving la Mano de Orula (the Hand of Ifá), she walks us through the rituals, the emotions, and the transformation that this sacred process brought into her life.

A raw, inspiring, and deeply spiritual conversation for anyone curious about Ifá, destiny, and the dance between energy and purpose.

Join me as I dive in the world of the orisha and I get to answer this question from my own point of view.If you have any question you can always email me to essenceofafrocuban@gmail.com. I will be more than happy to answer to your question.

Yuniel Gual, bailarín y profesor reconocido a nivel mundial y muy adorado por su elegancia al bailar el Son. En este episodio nos adentramos en su mundo, sus vivencia, la importancia de tener una buena base en como bailarín y nos habla sobre su valiosa experiencia y carrera como bailarín y maestro de bailes cubanos.

🎧 This video comes from the Percussion Tutor app.Here we explore the toques of Osain, the Orisha of the forest, herbs, and healing energy.Each rhythm you’ll hear in this video is named and divided exactly as shown inside the app — so you can start recognizing which toque belongs to which Orisha.00:31 Intro00:32 Talk about Osain & Rhythms03:45 First call- Kuru Kurubete04:20 Second Call- Tiwi Tiwi04:34 Ewe Masiboronu05:05 Borotitilawa05:25 Understanding connection09:16 Hear the Apwon13:09 ClosingAlbum Antologia Yoruba, Julio Davalos & Adrian Coburg🌿 Ashe to those who learn to listen before they move.For more visit : Afrocubanonline.com

Discover the fundamentals of Yoruba dance through my book "Essence of Yoruba Dances in Cuba". In this episode, I share the framework that has helped me and my students find cadence, connection, and rhythm — a living dialogue between body, drum, and ancestry.

Do you want to learn from me? go to my platform https://www.afrocubanonline.com.

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