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Fernando Ortiz Fernández

    July 16, 1881 – April 10, 1969

    Ortiz was an essayist, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and scholar of Afro-Cuban culture. This prolific polymath dedicated himself to exploring, recording, and understanding all aspects of indigenous Cuban culture. He also coined the term "transculturation," the notion of converging cultures. His work is essential for understanding Cuba's cultural heritage.

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    Contrapunteo cubano del tabaco y el azúcar