The Origin of Cuban culture in the Americas dates back to Pre-Columbian times (5000 BC - AD 1492). 5000 BC - AD 1200 dated the arrival of the first Native-American inhabitants of Cuba. ... Almost all of the people are native born. ... After many years of peace, the Spanish arrived and ruled the natives. The rest of history after that point was under Spanish and other European influences, with a blend of African culture - art, literature, architecture, music, and language, etc. ... His records are quickly sold out in Cuba, Latin America and Spain. ...

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Although Columbus discovered Cuba, it was already inhabited by Arawak Native Americans; variously described as members of the Ciboney, Taino, and Guanajatabeye tribes ( ). ... The Spanish were in search of gold and although Cuba did not have as much as other Latin American countries, it did have some. ... Most employees are paid in pesos but since the American dollar can now be owned, it is highly sought after. Cab drivers and gift shop owners make more than university professors because they have access to the American dollar. ...

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