Cultural Patterns in Cuban Jazz and British Rock Music

Running head: RACISM
RACISM
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1RACISM
Being an American Cuban, I possess diverse, multifaceted and uniquely fascinating
cultural traits. These varying influences of my cultural patterns have occurred throughout my
country’s history from Europe, North America and Africa which have help the American Cubans
to shape an incredibly exceptional Cuban identity. the originated from Cuba I can undoubtedly
state that my country is not only beautiful and fascinating but also holds a population which
exhibits immense sociability and hospitality despite of the economic fluctuations experienced in
the last few years.
As an American Cuban my cultural patterns significantly inclines towards art and music.
According to Gil (2015) music is identified as a vital part of the Cuban society along with the
traditional music styles which have gained immense popularity and influential in recent times.
Cuban has been successfully recognized as dynamic nation with great interest towards music
especially jazz poetry singing and dancing. Major proportion of Cubans despite of their hectic
schedules tends to manage time for indulging them in the realm of music. Such an inclination has
helped the Cuban culture to preserve its heritage while still sustaining forward movement. At this
juncture, I would like to shed light on one of the experiences I have faced 5 years ago when I
was 17 with one of my classmates who possessed culturally diverse patterns. A major divergence
related to our cultural patterns has been identified through the realm of music which has played a
significant role in both of our lives. Being a Cuban I have a special inclination for Jazz music as
is exceptionally well-liked throughout the island resulting Cuban Jazz musicians to receive
considerable recognition throughout the world. However, on the other hand, my classmate
possessing British traits holds a significant place for range of genres from rock and ska to
classical. Bachmayer, Wilterdink and van Venrooij (2014) have claimed that rock music
especially to the British tends to act as a springboard for them and holds a vital place on the