Podcast
Essence of Afrocuban
Episodes
- AO Weekly Live Q&A
Welcome to the AO Weekly Live Q&A!In this series, I answer real questions from our AfroCuban Online members about Afro-Cuban dance, technique, rhythm, culture, body awareness, and…
#22 Leatrice Whitney: How to Embrace Your Spiritual JourneyDiscover how to connect with your spiritual self through Reiki and intuitive practices. Learn about the journey of Leatrice Whitney, a spiritual wellness coach, and how she guides…
# 21 Billy Chorron From Benin to Cuba: The Essential Connection That Surprises Everyone.Dive deep into the spiritual roots of Benin and their impact on Afro-Caribbean traditions. In this revealing conversation, Alfredo García and Billy Chorron demystify the complexiti…
#20 Yoel Herrera: Bailar desde la raíz.En este episodio, Alfredo García conversa con Joel Herrera, bailarín y músico profundamente conectado con la tradición afro-cubana. Desde su infancia en Matanzas, rodeado de rumba,…
- #19 What Afro-Cuban Really Means
What people often call “afro” in salsa classes actually has a name: Afro-Cuban.Afro-Cuban culture is not Africa copied.It is Africa transformed.It was shaped through transculturati…
- #18 What AFRO really means in the salsa world.
The word “afro” is used everywhere in the salsa community.But very few people actually know what it means.In this video, I want to bring clarity and awareness , not correction.Beca…
#17 Chantal Steiner: From Dance to DestinyShe shares the path that led her to discover her Odu, the importance of knowing the divine blueprint that guides your life, and how connecting with your Orisha can shift your desti…
- #16 Question of the week: How can I find a connection with the Orisha
Join me as I dive in the world of the orisha and I get to answer this question from my own point of view.If you have any question you can always email me to essenceofafrocuban@gmai…
#15 Yuniel Gual: Técnica y Emoción como base del movimiento.Yuniel Gual, bailarín y profesor reconocido a nivel mundial y muy adorado por su elegancia al bailar el Son. En este episodio nos adentramos en su mundo, sus vivencia, la importanc…
- #14 Osain’s Rhythms Explained – from the Percussion Tutor App
🎧 This video comes from the Percussion Tutor app.Here we explore the toques of Osain, the Orisha of the forest, herbs, and healing energy.Each rhythm you’ll hear in this video is…
- #13 Fundamentals of Yoruba dances.
Discover the fundamentals of Yoruba dance through my book "Essence of Yoruba Dances in Cuba". In this episode, I share the framework that has helped me and my students find cadence…
- #12"Back to the Stage, Back to Myself"
In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about why I’ve been away from the mic — I was called back to the theater to dance. I share my journey of returning to the studio after yea…
- #11 Pregunta de la Semana "¿Los Orishas Obatala y Oshosi bailan Shashalokafun?
Por supuesto, aquí tienes una versión mejorada y más envolvente: En un mundo donde todos somos maestros y cada quien sigue su propio camino de aprendizaje, surge una pregunta ine…
#10 " Damaris Hechevarria: El Camino de un ArtistaHoy, Alfredo le da la bienvenida a Damaris Hechevarria, graduada del Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), bailarina de la compañía folclórica Ban Rara y el cabaret Parisién. Damaris e…
- #9" Question of the Week" Do the Orishas Obatala & Oshosi dance Shashalokafun?
Vey often I get this question from students as there is a big debate whether these to Orisha are dancing this particular step. Dive in with me were I get to answer this question ac…
#8 "Papito Chango: Omoluabi - Un ser completo y balanceado"En este episodio nos adentramos en lo que la tradición Yoruba se llama Omoluabi. Un concepto que esta basado en los valores del ser humano, como Honestidad, Paciencia, Humildad, et…
#7 "Billy Homeky Part 2: From Dahomey to the Caribbean. The African essence of Arara". Essence of Afrocuban PodcastIn this episode of Essence of Afrocuban, we explore the profound journey of Arará culture from its roots in Dahomey (modern-day Benin) to its flourishing presence in the Caribbean.…
#6 "Papito Angarica: El Legado de un Apwon" Essence of Afrocuban PodcastEn este episodio, tengo el honor de conversar con **Papito Angarica**, un artista cuya voz ha llevado la esencia de la música afrocubana a escenarios nacionales e internacionales.…
#5 "Idalberto Alcala: La esencia de un rumbero" Essence of Afrocuban Podcast"En este episodio de Esencia del Afrocubano, exploramos el vibrante mundo de la rumba y su profundo significado cultural. Nos enfocamos especialmente en el estilo Columbia, una exp…
- #4"De Soñar con Bailar a Inspirar al Mundo: Mi Historia" Essence of Afrocuban Podcast
En esta entrevista íntima y llena de inspiración, comparto mi historia desde mis primeros pasos como bailarín hasta convertirme en maestro y autor. 🌟 Hablamos sobre los desafíos y…
