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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba

Ballet Folkl=rico Cutumba from Cuba is undoubtedly the most vibrant and spectacular of the national Cuban folkloric companies. Based in Santiago de Cuba in the tropical eastern seaboard of the island, Cutumba performs energetic and athletic Afro-Cuban folkloric and sensuous Cuban traditional dance, music and song ranging from African Gagß to traditional Cuban son. Since its founding in 1960, Cutumba has been dedicated to the research and professional performance of authentic Afro-Cuban dance, music and song originating in the Oriente region of Cuba. Throughout its extensive repertoire, Cutumba has faithfully recreated the key elements at the heart of the Afro-Cuban identity and has added its own fresh interpretation in terms of stunning theatricality and costume design. It is due to the authenticity of their performances in historic and social terms that Cutumba has earned its well-deserved reputation as the premier folkloric company of Cuba.

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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba 10/16/01: Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba

Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba performs energetic and athletic Afro-Cuban folkloric and Cuban traditional dance, music, and song ranging from African Gagß to traditional Cuban son.

Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba

Ballet Folklorico Cutumba of Cuba performs energetic and athletic Afro-Cuban folkloric and Cuban traditional dance, music, and song ranging from African Gagß to traditional Cuban son.

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