Saturday, June 17, 2017

The American Cubanito And Why It Is Becoming Popular

By Ann Murray


Cubans who have made their home in America do so through some unique history and geopolitical concerns. They come from a country that was once a US colony, and made into a trading and vacation center for many folks from the continent. After a revolution made America and its companies vacate it, there were many who became refugees and the like.

People lumped as part of the classification Latino or those who come from south of the border with Spanish ancestry, Cubans take pride in having a unique history and cultural materials. The American Cubanito is part of these materials, and has generated so much in terms of food or cuisine, arts and the and entertainment. It is everything Cuban and more, a mix of popular elements.

The diminutive works as a thing from Spanish, a way of affectionately calling things that are close to hearts of people. It has become a general designation for things that are related to the Cuban culture that has grown here in the US. The drink that is called Cubanito, for example, is based on the margarita, and becoming popular.

Songwriters are those who play the traditional rhythms of the islands and the Caribbean. The languages used can be Spanish or English, depending on the artist, but it will be something that all Cubans can really appreciate. Latin music in the US is also highly appreciated, especially in many urban areas.

Sounds here are distinct, and a lot of artists shine in local environments and sometimes even national ones. There are those who have gone on to international fame, and have inspired many who want to follow the same path. The scene here is always vibrant, often based on night clubs that many Latinos appreciate and go to.

Cubanitos here defines a particular philosophy that has roots in a culture of another place. Something also applicable to products that identify Cuba uniquely, or fashion that is current in the island and its people. But also something that takes definition within America itself, the nation that has given them freedom and the lifestyle they live.

People doing this are also particular about the things they are doing, the way they act or eat or listen and appreciate music. It is not an exclusive philosophy though, since they can welcome all those who want to partake of what they offer in any way. Not being able to understand Spanish is not a block to doing this.

But the trend today is the current buzz for warming relations between Cuba and the US, so this is really relevant. The word Cubanito is a good word that is spreading across the country, especially where native Latinos live and work. One place is Florida, where lots of Latinos are present and Cubanito is becoming really popular.

This is not something new here, though, but already a well accepted cultural item given a new boost from the current state of American and Cuban relations. The new dynamism and vibrancy with this is a thing which is new. And lots of folks get to appreciate it, besides those who have it as part of their cultural legacy from the island.




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