NEW MINI DOCUMENTARY 'CIMAFUNK: ELECTRIFYING HAVANA WITH AFRO-CUBAN FUNK'

[Judi Lynn]

By Gina Vergel | 10 October, 2019
@ginavergel7

A new mini documentary by a British director about Cuban sensation Cimafunk gives us a glimpse into the singer’s journey as he becomes one of the island nation’s most buzzworthy stars.

Shot in 2018 by James Partridge, just before Cimafunk’s take off, the film offers a unique glimpse into the process of becoming a Cuban star.

In the short film, the artist, whose real name is Erik Iglesias, leads us through what makes him; from embracing black identity and his humble country roots to jamming with his barber and pushing sonic boundaries.

“It’s like a thing that never stops, because every time you step on stage, you are learning, you are doing something new.”

– Cimafunk

Cimafunk has had a fantastic year, selling out venues with thousands of fans excited to dance to the groove of Afro-Cuban Funk. His name refers to his heritage as a ‘cimarrón,’ Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert conventional sounds by innovating with rhythms.

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https://soundsandcolours.com/articles/cuba/new-mini-documentary-cimafunk-electrifying-havana-with-afro-cuban-funk-48182/

[Judi Lynn]

1. Found this on YouTube:

Cimafunk Shuts Down Central Park Summerstage Performance!