Abakuá es una sociedad secreta masculina que se originó en Cuba a principios del siglo XIX, específicamente en Regla, La Habana, en 1836.
Fue creada por afrocubanos esclavizados y libres que trajeron tradiciones de las sociedades Ekpe de los pueblos Efik, Ibibio y Ejagham en la región del río Cross de el sureste de Nigeria y el suroeste de Camerún.
Arará is a vibrant Afro-Cuban dance rooted in the religious and cultural traditions of the Dahomey people, characterized by rhythmic drumming, expressive movements, and deep spiritual significance.
The Franco-Haitiano tradition in Cuba reflects the cultural heritage of Haitian migrants, blending African, Haitian, and Cuban influences in music and dance:
Afro-Cuban Orishas are deities from the Yoruba religion, brought to Cuba through the transatlantic slave trade, who embody natural forces and human traits, and are honored through music, dance, and ritual in Santería.
Cuban rumba is an Afro-Cuban music and dance genre characterized by complex rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and expressive, often flirtatious movements, rooted in African and Spanish traditions.
