Asere is  a word with West African origins that many Cubans use to address a  friend- it has been called the "most representative word in Cuban  Spanish."

Experience the spirit of Asere in this interactive multimedia presentation featuring the Cuban folk-country band Cortadito, rumba group Irawo Osa, poets Román Díaz and Adrian Castro, and expert insights from Wolfsonian Research Fellow Dr. Ivor Miller.  Together, they will explore the African roots of Cuban popular music and its global influence, bearing witness to the fusion of ancient traditions and modern rhythms.

Presented by Community Arts and Culture as part of the 27th annual Afro Roots Fest, with support from the City of Miami Beach, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Latino Poetry series, and the Library of America.