Music in Cuba
Hip-Hop beats first came to Cuba, in the early 90's by the faulting U.S. radio transmissions, picked up in coastal regions outside of the capital like Alamar, and in provinces such as Guatanamo. Rap Cuban-style is a big part of the islands' musical culture. Cuban rappers try not to mimic the more negative U.S. style. The idea of disrespecting women, materialism, illuminating violence or expressing hate for one another, is not the idea at all, Many Cuban Rappers like to speak about what's most important to them and society, such as:racism, sexuality, peace, the environment, poverty and social inequalities. Rappers in Cuba say, " We are ONE, peaceful and positive-but we are also the most insistent voice of youth and it's resistance". What do you think about Cuban Music? Do you think that it's good that they are not choosing to be like the U.S.'s music, and instead have their own kind of music that promotes peace and caring for one another? Do you think that our Music should be more like Cuba's?
[Cuban Music Example: Anonimo Consejo-La Ley 5566]
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Cuban Rights
In Cuba many Cuban feel that their basic rights have been deprived. Fidel Castro is the “dictator” of Cuba and his rule has been the longest to date. As of right now Cubans are not allowed to enter the U.S or even really travel outside of Cuba. Many people in other countries have family in Cuba that they are not allowed to see or even really hear from. Families are strained because they are not allowed to see each other. Also in Cuba many children don’t go to school. The children go to work and make money to help support their families. Children are being deprived an education to make money.
How would you feel if you couldn’t see your family?
What would you do if you couldn’t go to school and had to support your family?
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Uniforms of Cuba
How will you feel if every school requires you to wear uniforms? Well in Cuba every school requires uniform. Unlike the United States, in Cuba they have different colors depending in what grade and school you're attending. The boys will wear ties to school and the girls will wear skirts. Some of the boys will wear shorts or long pants and the girl will probably wear dresses. The United States is different from Cuba because some of schools, but not al,l require uniforms. Also in Cuba you have to wear uniform from elementary until you graduate. What do you think about this? Should every school wear uniform? Whats your opinion?
