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Abwe

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An abwe or chekeré is a Cuban musical ensemble that uses gourds.[1] It is a product of cabildos, historical congregations of African slaves brought to Cuba.[2]

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  1. ^ "Cuba Music". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
  2. ^ Kuss, Malena. Music in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Encyclopedic History: Volume 2. University of Texas Press. ISBN 9780292784987.