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