Monday, June 19, 2017

The American Cubanito And Why It Is Becoming Popular

By Ann Murray


Cubans have been transplanted to the US through a history of trade, war and geopolitics. Cuba was once an American colony which produced sugar for America as well as provided a tropical vacation spot for citizens in the continent. Later on, the revolution ousted Americans and their companies from the island and refugees came and went from it.

While people with Cuban origins can be lumped as Latinos, or those with Spanish and Indian ancestry who came from south of the US, they have a unique culture and history. The American Cubanito is a topic that can connect you to all things Cuban, from restaurants, to popular drinks in bars, to singers and songwriters. These can be generally popular or popular among Cubans.

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.

Music makers also do work from the Cuban standpoint, mostly doing basing it on traditional items. The language could be English, Spanish or pidgin, and depends on any artist, but something all Cubans can relate to. Also, there have been a successful record of Latino hit songs here, very popular in many cities.

The music is quite distinct, and artists working the local scenes can really aspire to the national stage. Exceptional talents have come to the international success, inspiring those who also dream of doing the same. The vibrant scene is a thing that can be found in clubs, those that cater to both Latinos and many young Americans.

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.

The people here are themselves very particular about what they do, how they act, what they eat or what they listen to. They are not exclusive about this, though, and like to welcome all sorts of people that also appreciate their cuisine, art or music. There is no need to understand Spanish to appreciate all these.

There is a new era of integration and friendship going on between the US and the Cuban state. This has made the Cubanito a new cultural buzzword in many cities and state in America, especially in those places where there are large Latino populations. Florida, in particular, is where this phenomenon has attained amazing new heights and may continue doing so in the near future.

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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