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Cuba's island geography, colonial Spanish history, and forced African migration produced a culture that is neither purely European nor African but distinctly its own. The Cuban community worldwide carries forward son music, Santería ceremonies, and a cuisine built on black beans, pork, and plantains. From Miami's Little Havana to Madrid, Cubans have rebuilt cultural life in diaspora while keeping Spanish and Lucumí alive at home and abroad.
Community at a Glance
Fast facts about the Cuban community in the United States
Diaspora
Concentrated in Miami, New York, Tampa, Madrid, and Caracas
Spanish
with Lucumí used in Santería religious practice
Christmas
Three Kings Day, Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba
Roman Catholicism and Santería are the most widely practiced
Roman Catholicism and Santería are the most widely practiced
Also includes Palo Monte
Abakuá secret society, and Protestantism
Spanish colonial era from 1511
independence achieved in 1898
Key Definitions
Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Cuban community
What is Santería?
Santería is an Afro-Cuban religion that blends Yoruba orisha worship with Catholic saint veneration, practiced through drumming ceremonies, offerings, and initiation rites.
What is son cubano?
Son cubano is a musical genre fusing Spanish-guitar melody with African rhythmic percussion, originating in eastern Cuba and forming the structural basis of modern salsa.
What is the Abakuá society?
Abakuá is a Cuban fraternal secret society rooted in Calabar traditions from West Africa, known for its ceremonial masked dancers called íremes.
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