Abwe Explained

An abwe or chekeré is a Cuban musical ensemble that uses gourds.^[1] It is a product of cabildos, historical congregations of African slaves brought to Cuba.^[2]

See also

• music of Cuba
• slavery
• Caribbean music

References

1. Web site: Cuba Music. 2012-11-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064731/http://www10.homepage.villanova.edu/lauren.rodriguez/music.htm. 2016-03-04. dead.
2. Book: Music in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Encyclopedic History: Volume 2. 9780292784987. Kuss. Malena.