Ritmos Negros

You are now listening to Ritmos Negros! I hope you all brought your big coats, gloves, and leather hats because we are headed for a city known for wind, snow, and just generally confused weather. This city is praised for the hot dog, the bean, and of course, Latin Dance! That's right! I'm talking about CHICAGO! Home of the International Salsa Congress, CSBF, and many more world-renowned events.

In this last episode of the "Salsa Series," Jonathan (Jonah) Hill, a Chicago Latin dance instructor and personal friend of mine, joins us to discuss the complexities between dance, Black identity, and teaching Afro-Latin dance in Chicago. In addition to being a choreographer and director of La Visión Dance Academy, Jonah is also a youth counselor, so you already know he was dropping much wisdom in this one. How do non-Latin Black Americans connect to Afro-Latin music and dance? How are diverse identities perceived in the Global Latin dance community? Find out from our experiences & more in this episode! Can't miss it!

Click here to take a class w/ Jonah Hill & La Visión!

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Hemos llegado al final de un viaje y al comienzo de otro. Y no solo estoy hablando de chistes de Año Nuevo. Aquí hay una broma divertida...Resoluciones del Año Nuevo. Ok, ok, volvamos al grano ¡Ahora debemos hacer las maletas y poner rumbo a una nueva región al salir de nuestra querida Cuba! ¡LUCES, CÁMARA, ACCIÓN! ¡Estamos en Nueva York!

En este episodio de "Salsa Series", hablamos con Isabel Freiberger, bailarina de salsa profesional radicada en NYC. ¿Sabían que NYC acuñó el término "salsa"? Discutimos la importancia de reconocer las raíces africanas de la salsa a medida que se conectan con la historia de la salsa en NYC. Además, Isa nos enseña las complejidades de la danza, la identidad y la comunidad en una ciudad ajetreada.

Isa es una fotógrafa profesional, ¡así que miren su trabajo aquí!

http://isabelfreibergerphotography.com/

¡Para más sobre Isa y sus clases de danza, hagan clic aquí!

http://isabelfreiberger.com/

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We have reached the end of one journey and the beginning of another. And I'm not just speaking New Year's jokes. Here's a funny joke...New Year's Resolutions. Ok, ok, let's get back to the point. We must now pack our bags and set course for a new region as we leave our beloved Cuba! Lights, camera, action! We're in NYC, baby!

In this episode of "Salsa Series," we speak with Isabel Freiberger, a professional salsa dancer based in NYC. Did you know that NYC coined the term "salsa"? We discuss the importance of acknowledging Salsa's African roots as they connect to NYC's salsa history. Additionally, Isa teaches us the complexities of dance, identity, and community in a busy city.

Isa is a professional photographer, so check out her work here!

http://isabelfreibergerphotography.com/

Learn more about Isa and her dance classes here!

http://isabelfreiberger.com/

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Unpack your suitcases, grab a blanket...and a mojito, and come and relax by the beach! It's storytime! We've made it to Santiago de Cuba, the birthplace of Cuban son! Joining us today is Kiki Valera, a Cuban virtuoso of the Cuban cuatro guitar whose family played a HUGE role in the rise of Cuban son. Cuban son probably has the greatest influence on modern salsa, but this syncretic genre is deeply rooted in story-telling and improvisation that stems from Afro-Cuban tradition.

Get comfy and cuddle up as we hear the warm tales and melodies of Cuban son!

You are now listening to Ritmos Negros! Byenveni nan Pòtoprens, Ayiti! Welcome to Port-au-Prince, Haiti! In this 3rd episode of Season 2 of Ritmos Negros, we hear from the Haitian Kompa Expert & Producer Fabrice Rouzier. Fabrice shares his experiences and wisdom on the history and African origins of Kompa, the influences of Kompa on many popularized Afro-Latin dance forms such as Zouk & Kizomba & we'll discuss Kompa in the digital age.

Follow Fabrice on IG @twoubadou.