Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Explorations in afro-cuban dance and drum


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The result was   keep. v/r - TP 01:58, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

Explorations in afro-cuban dance and drum

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unremarkable event Night of the Big Wind  talk  14:34, 14 November 2011 (UTC)
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Is this the 'discussion?' I can't find a debate. I do see the comment 'unremarkable event, but other than that, I do not see a critique of the article. I am unable to advocate for this article, if I am not aware of the critique. Thanks in advance. Dr clave (talk) 05:39, 19 November 2011 (UTC) 
 * So you do not have a clue why this should be considered remarkable and notable? Night of the Big Wind  talk  10:02, 19 November 2011 (UTC)

Well, I'm not completely clueless (if that comment was directed at me), but the critiques below are helpful. Thanks. Dr clave (talk) 20:11, 24 November 2011 (UTC)
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 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:00, 21 November 2011 (UTC)




 * Weak keep It appears the event has recieved a fair amount of coverage from the North Coast Journal. (See ) Several other newspapers appear to have also written articles on the event, but they are currently behind a paywall. Alpha_Quadrant    (talk)  22:07, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
 * But the North Coast Journal is the local newspaper, based in the hometown of the university. Such an event should have broader coverage... Night of the Big Wind  talk  23:45, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete, i linked the names of all the attendees, no one came up as notable: not good. no coverage outside local area. not good. If this was a conference, with papers or recordings produced, or a commercial venue, or a professional association, it might have more coverage, but its just an educational event, which is what colleges do routinely.Mercurywoodrose (talk) 03:00, 24 November 2011 (UTC)

This is what the University gets for insufficient self-promotion. It's HSU's own fault. However, there was an article in the national periodical Latin Beat Magazine in 2007.

In the world of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance and drum, these folks are very notable. They are the creme of the crop. Two of the faculty members: Francisco Aguabella and John Santos (Machete Ensemble) have their own Wiki page. Toto Berriel, Jesus Alfonso, and Ana Perez are, or were members of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas. Carlos Aldama is the former Director of the Cuban national folkloric ensemble (Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba). I could list more of the faculty credentials, but you get the idea.

A recording was produced by faculty members in 2000. Two review excerpts are featured on the Wiki page.

Yes, this is an educational event, but it is an event unlike any other outside of Cuba. It has been happening since 1996, has built an international reputation, and will likely continue indefinitely. Dr clave (talk) 20:11, 24 November 2011 (UTC) 
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 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, causa sui (talk) 17:53, 30 November 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep - Per coverage in reliable sources:
 * Mangual, Rudy. "11th Annual Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance & Drum Workshops." Latin Beat Magazine. 1 April 2007
 * Doran, Bob. “The Cuban Connection.” The North Coast Journal. 21 June 2001. Web.
 * Harrington, Spencer. Beat Magazine. 1 March 2001.
 * Doran, Bob. “Smokin' Cubans.” The Journal. 28 June 2011.
 * — Northamerica1000 (talk) 13:07, 1 December 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep If its mentioned in magazines, its notable.  D r e a m Focus  16:08, 4 December 2011 (UTC)
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