Afro-Cuban
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Black people of Cuban origin and African ancestry.
an Afro-Cuban movie director.
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combining elements of Black African culture with those of Cuban culture.
Afro-Cuban religion.
noun
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a Black person of Cuban origin and African ancestry.
an engineering scholarship for Afro-Cubans.
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percussive Latin music originating in Cuba and showing strong African rhythmic influence.
a distinctive blend of jazz, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Afro-Cuban
First recorded in 1890–95; Afro- ( def. ) + Cuban ( def. )
Example Sentences
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When photographer Tyler Mitchell first visited Havana over a decade ago, he was captivated by Afro-Cuban culture—the centuries-old buildings and spiritual practices rooted in West African traditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
I play all the Afro-Cuban percussion instruments that are inherent in Cuban music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
In 2010, a Super Bowl in Miami — home of salsa and Afro-Cuban jazz — gave us the Who ... who are also from England.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025
Experts estimate that as many, or more, also follow Afro-Cuban traditions such as Santeria that intermingle with Catholicism.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
But I also feel swept away by the power of music—and I’m proud that an Afro-Cuban woman who sang in Spanish could move the hearts of so many.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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