Were You Listening? Track 27: Bruca Maniguá (English)

About this episode

The episode discusses the song Bruca Maniguá and its themes of freedom with guests Mel Semé and David García.

Send us Fan Mail Hola Mix(ed)tape listeners! Today we'll be listening to Bruca Maniguá, interpreted by Ibrahim Ferrer with Buena Vista Social Club. In Bruca Maniguá, Cuban composer Arsenio Rodríguez writes about the existential need of a black man for his freedom. We’ll contextualize the song with the help of two incredible guests: Mel Semé, the artist who interprets Ibrahim Ferrer in the Buena Vista Social Club musical on Broadway, and professor David García, who has done extensive research ...

People in this episode

Guests: Mel Semé, David García

Topics covered

• Bruca Maniguá
• Ibrahim Ferrer
• Buena Vista Social Club
• Cuban music
• freedom
• black identity

Keywords

• existential need
• Cuban composer
• Broadway

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bruca Maniguá

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