𝕍𝕖𝕟 𝕒 𝕣𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕞𝕚𝕘𝕠 𝕒 ℂ𝕦𝕓𝕒

Bienvenida a Cuba

This is the first boarding call for all passengers on JetBlue flight 312 with services into Havanna Cuba. Please proceed to departure Gate 21. 

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Welcome aboard JetBlue, and it is our pleasure to have you onboard. So sit back, relax and enjoy the flight. We will be cruising at an altitude of 15,000 feet. But while you're enjoying the flight, let's learn about Cuba. Cuban music is often considered one of the world's most affluent and most influential regional music. Cuba has many musical traditions that have existed since the earlier years. But today are going to talk about the Afro-Cuban. Latin Jazz is what it is often called; Afro-Cuban is a musical style that blends rhythms and percussion instruments of Cuba and the Spanish Caribbean with Jazz as it is fused with European and African musical elements. This music has been popular in the United States, in New Orleans since around the 20th Century. 

The Afro Cuban Drums played a fundamental part in Latin jazz development. These drums include the bata, iyá, itótele, and okónkolo. Other instruments used were the cheqeres, cencerros or bell, guiro and the maracas. 

Below is a picture that displays a Bata drum used in Afro-Cuban music 

https://rhythmtraders.com/pages/bata

 

The video below displays the drums being played. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go_tTCAutuk

I chose this video because it shows the drums being played, and it was also the First All-female Afro-Cuban folklore group in Havana, Cuba.  The way they play the drums along with the singing in such a unique way. The way the religion displays the beauty and elegance of the ladies is beautiful. The afro-Cuban is a fusion of Roman Catholicism and the Yoruba belief. 

Arroz y Frijoles Negros (Rice and Black Beans)

https://www.chefspencil.com/top-25-cuban-foods-traditional-cuban-dishes/

I chose this recipe because it reminds me so much of the French countries. This recipe sounds french it is because it is a fusion of French and African food that the slaves brought to the island. It is also said that congri comes from Haiti. Ahhh, you see that! I know this had something to do with Haiti and the French Speaking countries. You see, many dishes are spun or have some kind of affiliation with another country.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmZGKz4W1ho

I chose this dish because, like I said, We are going to Cuba!!! This recipe can vary depending on where you go. If you go to the East, you will get this served with red beans.  Rice and black beans are an essential complement to Cuban dishes. What is a Cuban dish without them, having a good Cuban lunch or dinner is impossible. The rice and black beans always accompany any main dish. This dish is simple and easy to make. Now tell me that doesn't look good. It may not be your first make you go to but trust me, I am ready to make that now! Doesn't it remind you of a quarter chicken from Pollo? 

Gracias por volar con nosotros esperamos que vuelvas de nuevo

Adiós

Reference

Béhague, G., & Moore, R. (2001). Cuba, republic of. Oxford Music Online. https://doi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.06926  

Edgardonoel. (2017, May 16). Arroz con frijoles negros: Chef Edgardo Noel. YouTube. Retrieved             November 17, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmZGKz4W1ho  

Rhythm Traders. (n.d.). Bata. Rhythm Traders. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://rhythmtraders.com/pages/bata 

YouTube. (2017, May 23). Concierto de Obini Bata. YouTube. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go_tTCAutuk 

Arroz y Frijoles Negr