Essence of Afrocuban

# 21 Billy Chorron From Benin to Cuba: The Essential Connection That Surprises Everyone.

Dive deep into the spiritual roots of Benin and their impact on Afro-Caribbean traditions. In this revealing conversation, Alfredo García and Billy Chorron demystify the complexities of the Vodun system, offering a clear view of its principles, hierarchies, and connections with Yoruba and Cuban culture. Did you know that Benin organizes 10 fundamental voices representing attributes of the supreme God Mahou? Or that each person's spiritual energy can balance and activate these internal voduns without material elements in daily rituals?Perfect for practitioners, curious minds, and scholars of African religions who want to understand how these traditions maintain their power and wisdom in different contexts. If you want to connect with authentic roots and understand the energy that moves practitioners from Benin to Cuba, this episode is your gateway. Don't miss it and prepare to expand your spiritual vision!This episode will open your eyes to the depth of African spirituality and its influence on our lives. Ideal for those seeking to understand the truth behind rituals, hierarchies, and how these ancient practices can elevate your inner awakening.CONNECT WITH ME🌍 My website - https://www.afrocubanonline.com📸 Instagram /alfredogarcia_afrocubanonline

#20 Yoel Herrera: Bailar desde la raíz.

En este episodio, Alfredo García conversa con Joel Herrera, bailarín y músico profundamente conectado con la tradición afro-cubana. Desde su infancia en Matanzas, rodeado de rumba, familia y celebración, hasta su camino por escenarios internacionales, Joel comparte una historia marcada por la cultura, la disciplina y el fuego ancestral. Hablamos de sus raíces, de cómo la música formó su identidad desde niño, de su paso por el ejército, su llegada a Italia y su formación con grandes maestros del folklore cubano. También exploramos su conexión espiritual con la danza Abakuá, una expresión poderosa de la herencia afro-cubana. Más que una entrevista, este episodio es un viaje por la memoria, el ritmo y la esencia de una cultura que se vive con el cuerpo y el corazón. Si amas la danza, la música y las historias reales que nacen de la tradición, este episodio es para ti.

#19 What Afro-Cuban Really Means

What people often call “afro” in salsa classes actually has a name: Afro-Cuban.Afro-Cuban culture is not Africa copied.It is Africa transformed.It was shaped through transculturation, resistance, and creativitywithin the context of European colonization.Its roots come mainly from African regions that are todayNigeria, Benin, and Congo.Orisha, Arará, Palo, Abakuá, Rumba, Salsa —all of this together forms Afro-Cuban culture.And the body carries this history.Ashe & bendiciones.

#18 What AFRO really means in the salsa world.

The word “afro” is used everywhere in the salsa community.But very few people actually know what it means.In this video, I want to bring clarity and awareness , not correction.Because Afro is not a style.Afro means Africa.Africa is a continent with thousands of cultures, rhythms, and ways the body moves.Understanding the roots of what we dance changes the way we move,the way we listen, and the way we connect.This video is about less confusion and more education.Ashe & bendiciones.

#17 Chantal Steiner: From Dance to Destiny

She shares the path that led her to discover her Odu, the importance of knowing the divine blueprint that guides your life, and how connecting with your Orisha can shift your destiny in powerful ways. Chantal also opens up about her story —where she comes from, how she began dancing, and the experiences that shaped her spiritual calling. From her first steps in the dance world to receiving la Mano de Orula (the Hand of Ifá), she walks us through the rituals, the emotions, and the transformation that this sacred process brought into her life. A raw, inspiring, and deeply spiritual conversation for anyone curious about Ifá, destiny, and the dance between energy and purpose.