The Clave Chronicles

Author: Rebecca Bodenheimer

A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.
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Violín and hybrid worship practices in contemporary Cuba
Thursday, 22 January, 2026

Ethnomusicologist Robin Moore joins Rebecca to discuss the subject of his forthcoming book, Violín: Mediating Musical Style and Devotional Practice in 21st-Century Cuba. As music used to accompany ceremonies for the ancestors and orishas, violines have been growing in recent decades in Cuba, and are an example of an increasingly hybrid musical approach to worship in Cuba. Songs played (all by Orquesta Estrellas Cubanas except where noted):Ave MariaPlegaria a ObbataláTwo versions of Sea El Santísimo - second one by Ifa Fore & Pepe y Sus TamboresDanzón Virgen de ReglaOchímini IISend us a textSupport the showYou can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps!If you like this podcast, please hit "Follow" and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFind The Clave Chronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & Threads @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions