Celebrating Caribbean Culture through Preservation and Afrofuturism

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Viannca Velez is a passionate advocate for cultural preservation from the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute.
Our discussion starts off with the significance of cultural equity amidst centuries of historical adversity and the essential role of equitable funding to sustain the vibrancy of cultural institutions and practices that shape our identity and future. We also discuss Afrofuturism - what is it and why it's an important tool in cultural preservation.

Also discussed in this episode is Bomba - a music and dance tradition created in Puerto Rico by enslaved and self-emancipated Africans.
To wrap up Viannca shares her insights on cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of continued engagement with our heritage. The discussion emphasizes the need to nurture our creative spirit, championing a future that is both aware of its cultural past and eager to embrace the bold frontiers of innovation.
Reference: Puerto Rico's Bomba: A Musical Revolution (Strictly Facts Podcast)

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Chapters

1. Celebrating Caribbean Culture through Preservation and Afrofuturism (00:00:00)

2. Caribbean Traditions and Afrofuturism in Equity (00:00:03)

3. Afrofuturism and Cultural Preservation (00:11:34)

4. Cultural Preservation and Creativity for Future (00:24:37)

5. The Importance of Cultural Preservation (00:28:42)