Afro-Cuban

[af-roh-kyoo-buh n]

adjective

combining elements of black African culture with those of Cuban culture.

noun

percussive Latin music originating in Cuba and showing strong African rhythmic influence.

Origin of Afro-Cuban

First recorded in 1945–50

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Contemporary Examples of afro-cuban

He was absolutely insatiable in his love of Afro-Cuban music and jazz.
Belafonte’s Activist Life
Richard Porton
October 16, 2011
Our connection actually happened over Afro-Cuban music, and salsa.
Extra Virgin: The Sauciest Show on TV
Marlow Stern
April 6, 2011

British Dictionary definitions for afro-cuban

Afro-Cuban

adjective

of or relating to a type of jazz influenced by Cuban variants of African rhythmsCompare Cu-bop

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