Cubamisalsa Cyprus 2015 - Alberto Valdes, Rumba Columbia part 1

Maestro Alberto Valdes demonstrates elements of Rumba Columbia, originally developed in the area of Matanzas, Cuba. Notice the fusion of boxing (2:37) and flamenco (2:55) among other elements. There is no dancing in the introductory part of a Rumba song. At 4:03 you hear Alberto Valdes say “ahora“ (here) is where the dancers ask for permission from the musicians to start dancing (soloist and chorus go back and forth). Dancers go in one at a time to dance Rumba Columbia. They raise their finger and get permi