Abwe

Cuban musical ensemble using Gourds.

An abwe or chekeré is a Cuban musical ensemble that uses gourds.[1] It is a product of cabildos, historical congregations of African slaves brought to Cuba.[2]

See also

  • music of Cuba
  • slavery
  • Caribbean music

References

  1. ^ "Cuba Music". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
  2. ^ Kuss, Malena. Music in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Encyclopedic History: Volume 2. ISBN 9780292784987.
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