Experience Afro-Cuban Sacred Tradition — From the Inside
These are not performances staged for tourists. These are windows into one of the world's most powerful living spiritual and artistic traditions — transmitted through direct lineage from Matanzas, Cuba to your community.
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The Sacred Batá: History, Rhythm & Meaning
Ideal for universities, museums, and cultural centers
A 90-minute immersive presentation exploring the Yoruba origins of the batá drum, its journey to Cuba, and its sacred role in Lucumí/Santería ceremony. Includes live drumming demonstration and Q&A.
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Afro-Cuban Religion & the African Diaspora
Ideal for academic departments, diversity programs, and cultural festivals
A lecture-workshop exploring Lucumí, Palo Monte, and Abakuá as windows into the African diaspora experience — the preservation of West African spiritual systems under slavery, colonialism, and exile. Personal family history woven throughout.
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Drumming for the Gods: A Family Legacy
Ideal for community centers, festivals, and general audiences
A personal storytelling and performance experience tracing the Villamil family lineage from Matanzas, Cuba to the United States — featuring live drumming, images from the Temple University Press biography, and NEA archival footage.
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To book a workshop or discuss custom programming, contact: villamiculturalarts@gmail.com