Bara-rumba is an Afro-Cuban Folkloric Percussionist/Dance and Song Troupe from Baracoa, which we had the privilege to attend at the City Hall.  Vibrant, pounding rhythms, sensuous, sexy courtship dances, fire breathing, glass walking and glass eating, are only a sample of the variety of their performances. From the courtly son to the pulsating congo, Bara-rumba performs over 35 dances. 

Baracoa City Hall

Again, Sole (as representative of the Friendship Association)  is honored!

Our hotel in Baracoa, El Castillo, site of the old Spanish fort

As for women everywhere, beauty for Baracoan women is important.  Kristy Weeks and Sarah B. led a workshop at a local beauty salon on the cutting of hair and the theory of color.

Sarah shares her knowledge

A long day for Kristy & Sarah, but a rewarding sharing of information

Meanwhile....in the street, the bicitaxi is a typical means of transport

Baracoa Square

View from hotel--el Yunque in clouds

Here you can see part of the original fort, as part of the Hotel Castillo

Below are the few boats seen in the bay

A nymph in a turret!

^{Sole translates  at the Museum of Matachin}

_{Dave with TV producer/director Jorge Emilio (right) and cameraman (left)}

They found camaraderie in talking computers.  Click here for a link to Jorge Emilio's recent production (La Boma Inauguration)

Music by Bara-Rumba (Baracoa)

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