Rebel Dance, Renegade Stance by Vaughan Umi;

Author:Vaughan, Umi;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Wealth

The especulador wears gold chains and rings, Tommy Hilfiger fashions, Nike sneakers, and Versace shades. He may drive a nice car with a fan and a Sony radio. He is quick to flaunt his privilege, his access to these things and experiences that many only dream of. This lifestyle is possible for popular musicians or sports stars that, as stated above, travel abroad, negotiate lucrative contracts for themselves, and are national heroes, treasures, and so on. But what about people who earn between twelve and fifteen dollars monthly at government jobs? In order to portray this image they must necessarily explore alternative avenues to material gain.

The especulador performs desire and the creativity necessary to satisfy it. My madrina told me that El Medico's chart-topping refrain Hay que estar arriba de la bola (You've got to be on the ball) struck a chord because he was talking about surviving—by one's wits, by hook or crook, the reality of many Cubans at that time. The following are examples of what he may have meant, taken from my field notes.

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