In this episode of Culture In Between, David tells us all about growing up with Cuban parents. He fills us in on why the Cuban Spanish accent is so recognizable, what it’s like to experience rolling blackouts in Cuba, and why it’s sometimes hard to receive much sympathy from his parents
Media Mentioned
- "Mi Burrito Sabenero" (Christmas song)
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Timestamps
- 00:00-Introduction
- 00:40-David Introduction
- 01:20-Where are your parents from?
- 02:10-Have you ever visited Cuba?
- 03:10-Do you still have family in Cuba?
- 04:25-What was it like visiting?
- 07:35-How was your upbringing?
- 09:20-Representation in media
- 11:55-Gringa
- 12:59-What was your experience like after leaving Miami?
- 15:30-Cuban-Spanish
- 17:25-Spanglish
- 20:20-Music
- 23:19-How did your parents migrate to Miami?
- 24:21-Patriotism
- 26:32-What is your favorite saying or expression?
- 29:00-Favorite foods
- 33:42-Favorite Celebrities
- 34:25-Where's your happy place in Cuba?
- 35:57-Is there anything you do in Cuba that you wouldn't do in the US?
- 38:37-What do you love the most about the culture?
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