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Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Subject is exactly "Cuban Americans"
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Copy of vinyl record <em>Congas y comparsas del carnaval habanero</em>

Copy of vinyl record Congas y comparsas del carnaval habanero

Date
1959
Description
One audio cassette copy of Panart 3057, made in Cuba. Because this is a duplicate of a copyrighted recording, no copies can be made of the tape. Patrons may only listen to it for research purposes.
Collection
Folklife in Miami slide-tape presentation

Folklife in Miami slide-tape presentation

Date
1980
Description
One audio cassette. An educational audio and slide program entitled about the Cuban American community in South Florida. The program was created from earlier fieldwork images and audio recordings. Duplicate copies can be found in S 1576, box 39, tapes 4-7.
Collection
Carlos Salazarte and Carlos Oliva interview

Carlos Salazarte and Carlos Oliva interview

Date
1981-08-17
Description
Salazarte and Oliva talk about their family histories and how they came to immigrate to the U.S. and Miami; their experiences as musicians and Latin music promoters; Little Havana; and Latin American celebrations and customs. Oliva discusses his experience with his band, Los Sobrinos del Juez (The Judge's Nephews), and his musical directorship of the Miami Sound Machine. Copied from T81-82 & T81-83.
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Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr.  Helen Safa

Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Date
1982-06-28
Description
Two audio cassettes. (Copy can be found in S 1576, box 39, tape 31.) Safa was director of the Center of Latin American Studies, 1980-1985. A Columbia University graduate, Safa taught at UF until 1997. She has written extensively about gender and Latin America. In the interview she discusses Latin American influences on Florida and its culture. Side 1 (C82-1): Safa discusses "quince" celebrations, godparents, New Year's Traditions, the close relationship between Florida and the Caribbean, the history of Caribbean immigration in the U.S. and Florida; and modern-day Cuban, Haitian, and Puerto-Rican immigration. Also, Safa presents a historical sketch of Caribbean cultures; Chango, Santeria, and Voodoo religions in Caribbean culture. Side 2 (C82-1): Safa discusses cultural assimilation amongst Caribbean immigrants in the U.S.; rites of passage and celebrations used to reaffirm group identity; "Quinces;" the outlawing of Santeria and other religions in Cuba after the revolution; different US immigrant groups' identification with their Caribbean heritages, like in New York and Miami. Side 1 (C82-2): Safa compares Miami's cultural assimilation when compared with countries like China and India; Cuban immigrants in Florida who immigrated to the US before the 1960s, during Battista's governance; studies on the Mariel boatlift; and Cuban Mafia groups who moved to Florida after Castro's takeover and their role in Florida's exile anti-Castro organizations. She also talks about the importance of retaining traditions for immigrants; the political and economic crises in Caribbean countries; and the immigrants' viewpoints on America.
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Recording of Fiesta Guajira on WQBA radio station

Recording of Fiesta Guajira on WQBA radio station

Date
1985-09-01
Description
One audio cassette. (NOTE--the tape may not play. Has some damage.) The Cuban-American musical group Fiesta Guajira performs traditional punto cubano on a Miami radio show, "La Cubanisma"; with various features including sung décimas, greetings to relatives in Cuba read over the air, call-in sections and décima contests. The group consists of: Ricardo Capote (vocal), Martica (vocal), Agapito Gonzalez (vocal), Miguel Ramirez (vocal), Berto Acebedo (laud), Teodoro Moya (guitar). For images, see S 1667, box 1, folder 12. The Dade Folk Arts Survey was conducted in 1985 and 1986 by folklorists Tina Bucuvalas, Nancy Nusz and Laurie Sommers in order to identify folk arts and folk artists for the special folklife area at the 34th Annual Florida Folk Festival. The traditions are mainly Haitian, Jamaican, Mexican, Bahamian, Cuban and Jewish and cover a wide range of skills and art forms
Collection
Manuel Fraguela interview

Manuel Fraguela interview

Date
1984-07-29
Description
One audio cassette. Fraguela was a guitar maker (luthier) from Cuba. By the time of the interview, Fraguela owned a guitar shop and taught classical guitar at Florida Junior College (now Florida Community College of Jacksonville). In the interview, he discusses life in Cuba; moving to the US in 1962; education in Havana (studied architecture); learning the luthier trade by observation; describes his first guitar; types of guitars he made: flaminco, classical guitar, and electric guitars; other woodwork: chess boards, violins, dulcimers, cabinets; history of the guitar; teaching guitar playing; and his philosophy of teaching. NOTE: According the original interview release, Fraguela stressed the interview could only be used for educational/academic purposes. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
Collection
Interview with Cuban baker Bobby Ulloa

Interview with Cuban baker Bobby Ulloa

Date
1985-08-15
Description
Two audio cassettes. Cassettes are of Cuban cooks who owned and ran the Cuban Bakery of Jacksonville. They discuss emigrating to the US in the 1960s; Bobby's father opening the bakery in 1970; teaching college; various products sold: guava paste, black beans, baked ham, and pork; Cuban bread; types and methods of making; pastries; Cuban sweet bread; working conditions in a bakery; Jacksonville's Cuban American community; learning English; family holiday traditions; Catholicism; Spanish naming traditions; Cuban games; Botonicas and traditional medicine; and American reactions to Cuba. The Folk Arts in Education Project in Duval County was a joint venture between the Duval County School System and the Florida Folklife Program. It was started in 1984 by folklorist David Taylor with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to add to existing social studies curriculum. The project consisted of field research to identify local traditions and folk artists, a series of five two-day seminars to acquaint teachers with the use of folklore and folk arts, and in-school programs conducted by a folklorist and traditionalist which included visits by local folk artists. Taylor ran it until 1986. In 1988, Gregory Hansen re-initiated it with minor changes.
Collection
Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 1)

Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 1)

Date
1995-05-26
Description
One digital audio tape(DAT).
Collection
Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 3)

Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 3)

Date
1995-05-26
Description
One digital audio tape(DAT). The Versiteers, a Jacksonville-based a capella gospel group, consisted of L.V. Starling, Linda Carter, and Myrtle Butler. Tru-Blu Grass consisted of Bill Hendry (fiddle), Jane Roynl (bass), Eddie Knight (guitar), Jack Piccalo (banjo) and Ken Carey (mandolin). The Cortez Gran Old Opry featured Carl Spinks (guitar), JP "Goose" Culbreath (fiddle), Lamar Rogers (guitar), Maxine Jenkins (spoons), and Richard Culbreath (guitar).
Collection
Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage) (Tape 1)

Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage) (Tape 1)

Date
1995-05-27
Description
One digital audio tape(DAT). The Versiteers, a Jacksonville-based a capella gospel group, consisted of L.V. Starling, Linda Carter, and Myrtle Butler. Tru-Blu Grass consisted of Bill Hendry (fiddle), Jane Roynl (bass), Eddie Knight (guitar), Jack Piccalo (banjo) and Ken Carey (mandolin).

 

 

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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
a_s1576_03_c80-023Copy of vinyl record <em>Congas y comparsas del carnaval habanero</em>SoundSingers
Musicians
Latinos
Cubans
Sound recordings
Cuban Americans
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a_s1576_05_c81-019Folklife in Miami slide-tape presentationSoundEducation
Interviews
Cuban Americans
Latinos
Field recordings
Santeria
Cigar making
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a_s1576_06_c81-053Carlos Salazarte and Carlos Oliva interviewSoundField recordings
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Emigration and immigration
Music business
Family history
Oral histories
Interviews
Latinos
Life histories
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a_s1576_06_c82-001Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen SafaSoundFieldwork
Interviews
Latinos
Universities and colleges
Universities and colleges Faculty
Emigration and immigration
Spanish language
Holidays and festivals
Haitian Americans
Cuban Americans
Puerto Ricans
Mexican Americans
Beliefs and cultures
Politics and culture
Florida history
Executives
Educators
College teachers
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a_s1576_22_c86-165Recording of Fiesta Guajira on WQBA radio stationSoundMusicians
Music performance
Spanish language
Fieldwork
Singing
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Radio programs
Radio stations
Decimas
Decimas, Cuban American (Spanish)
Latinos
Music Latin America
Bands (Music)
Radio broadcasters
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a_s1576_22_c86-177Manuel Fraguela interviewSoundField recordings
Interviews
Oral narratives
Luthiers
Guitar makers
Chordophones
Musical instruments
Artisans
Woodworkers
Cuban Americans
Hispanic Americans
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a_s1576_22_c86-192Interview with Cuban baker Bobby UlloaSoundFieldwork
Interviews
Occupational groups
Food preparation
Bread
Oral histories
Life histories
Food industry and trade
Cuban Americans
Cookery (Guava)
Cookery, Cuban
Bakery
Baked products
Holidays and festivals
Medicine
Latinos
Cooking and dining
Emigration and immigration
Naming practices
Catholics
Games
Bakers and bakeries
Cooks
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a_s1576_44_d95-037Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 1)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Guitar music
Stringband music
Old time music
Nicaraguan Americans
Cuban Americans
Latinos
Dance
Arts, Nicaraguan
Singers
Bands (Music)
Musicians
Dancers
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a_s1576_44_d95-039Friday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage ) (Tape 3)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Bluegrass music
Stringband music
Old time music
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Latinos
A capella singers
A capella singing
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
Gospel songs
Spirituals (Songs)
Religious songs
Singers
Bands (Music)
Musicians
Dancers
Bluegrass musicians
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a_s1576_44_d95-041Saturday performances at the 1995 Florida Folk Festival (Sesquicentennial Area Stage) (Tape 1)SoundFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
A capella singers
A capella singing
Gospel (Black)
African Americans
Gospel songs
Gospel music
Religious music
Religious songs
Spirituals (Songs)
Latinos
Arts, Cuban
Cuban Americans
Pipe (Musical instrument)
Pipe music
Bluegrass music
Old time music
String bands
Stringband music
Singers
Musicians
Bluegrass musicians
Dancers
Bands (Music)
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