To what does the term “Caribbean Latin America” refer?
What was the fate of the original population by the mid-1500s? Why?
Besides the shared Taino background and the Spanish language, what threads bind together the major islands of Carribean Latin America?
Which three heritages comprise the culture of Caribbean Latin America? Which two are more prevalent?
To what can the survival of Yoruba music and dance be attributed?
What is Santeria? What are most important instruments used Santeria rituals?
WATCH Music for a Santeria Ritual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYqY8x3U9MA

What other African heritages have impacted Cuban music and dance?
When did a distinctively Cuban nationality emerge? Why/How?
What occurred in 1959? How did it impact the development of son?
What is the punto cubano complex?
LISTEN Punta Cubano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxhlTyNWNM

What is the rumba complex?
WATCH Rumba Guanguanco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaNfdh0iWCg

What is the son complex?
LISTEN Son https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ywFOOO0qE8

What is the canción complex?
What is the danzón complex?
What did the accompaniment requirements of certain musical genres fostered? What were the most central ones?
What are some important ensemble types that give Cuban music a distinctive character?
WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKD748D7_mw

How does this film underscore some of the complexities of Cuban music?