The Caribbean

Afro Cuba Web
This large, well-organized site focuses heavily on Cuban music, but also addresses issues of racial and cultural identity in Cuba. In addition to news and resources, the site also provides links to several lively discussion groups.

Bata Drums
Bata drumming is one of many styles of Afro-Cuban drumming. This site also describes the other types, with hot-button links to in-depth explanations of unfamiliar terms, and provides a great links page to related sites.