Africubismo

A reimagining of the shared musical lineage between West Africa and Cuba.

Africubismo is an immersive musical journey across the Atlantic, mapping the shared rhythmic DNA between West Africa and Cuba through virtuosic performances and deep listening. Presented by Stani Goma (PBS' Flight 1067 to Africa), experience the intricate interplay between kora, bass, saxophone, and percussion – where cascading West African harp lines meet the polyrhythmic pulse of rumba and son, and contemporary improvisation bridges past and present.

This is not a reconstruction but a reimagining, a living conversation shaped by four master artists at the height of their craft. Through original compositions and spontaneous interplay, Africubismo reveals the cyclical movement of music, culture, and spirit between continents.

Tickets

Standard $50 ($40 Concession)

Please note, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

About the Artists

Featuring Ray Pereira (percussion), one of Australia’s leading percussionists, Amadou Suso (kora), a master Gambian griot and virtuoso of the kora, Yunior Terry Cabrera (bass), an internationally celebrated Cuban bassist and composer and Julien Wilson (saxophone), an award-winning Australian improviser, the ensemble represents a meeting of distinct yet historically intertwined musical lineages.

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of AfroCubism, the project traces the enduring dialogue between Africa and the Caribbean — a story carried through rhythm, melody and memory across generations and oceans. Rather than simply revisiting existing repertoire, Africubismo creates original works that draw on griot storytelling, Cuban rhythmic traditions, and contemporary jazz practices. The result is a sound that is both ancient and immediate — a living expression of diasporic identity, cultural resilience, and artistic innovation.

Founded by Stani Goma, Africubismo is a dynamic cross-cultural collaboration bringing together four internationally acclaimed musicians to explore the deep-rooted connections between West African and Afro-Cuban musical traditions.