Cuban art has been known to be expressed through celebration—here are some of the best annual art and music festivals the island has to offer.
Author - Alejandro Suárez Placeres
Alejandro Suárez Placeres is a fifth-year Philosophy student at the University of Havana. He is the cofounder and editor of Proyecto and Revista Creativa Manifiesto, an independent Cuban literary and art publication. He enjoys literary creation, especially poetry, short stories, and philosophical essays. Ale is also a lover of music as well as a film aficionado.
There are few young people in the artistic community who aren’t familiar with the name Abel Lescay.
Inspired by the Rolling Stones' visit to Havana, BandEra Studio was created to support the Cuban rock scene and prop up new musical talent. Where do things stand today?
The Palacio de Rubens, popularly known as the Castillito del Mariel, was built between 1905 and 1908 and today sits within a military base.
Salsa, Timba and Rumba are traditional and popular in Cuba but there's a whole other, Cuban alternative music scene that's worth learning about.
Here's some new music released to the Cuban rock scene by this young Indie band riding the Indie Rock genre's popularity surge.
Popular Posts
- 10 People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Cuban-American
Here are 10 famous people you may not have known were Cuban-American but yo...
- The Udderly Amazing Cuban Cow That Set Guinness World Records
On January 25, 1982, Ubre Blanca became the world champion when she deliver...
- Sweet Lizzy Project: The Band That Went From Havana to Nashville
The Cuban indie pop-rock group's first practice sessions were in the garage...
- 6 Puerto Rican Women Musicians You Should Listen to Now
Laura Catana dives deep into the music of Puerto Rico to offer recommended...
- Going to Cuba? Here’s What Else To Pack
In addition to your personal items, here's what Cubans need you to bring wi...
- 7 Superstitions That Only Cubans Will Know
Plus a bonus that will make the rum drinkers cry every time a new bottle is...
- Try Prú: Cuba’s Original (Super Refreshing) Detox Drink
It’s hard to describe prú to people who aren’t familiar with it, especially...
Puerto Rico
- 6 Puerto Rican Women Musicians You Should Listen to Now
Laura Catana dives deep into the music of Puerto Rico to offer recommended...
- Puerto Rican Drummer Henry Cole Is a Master of his Craft
Puerto Rican drummer and grammy winner Henry Cole has launched a new craft...
- Puerto Rican Celebrity Chef Wilo Benet Figures It Out During a Pandemic
Puerto Rico's celebrity chef Wilo Benet credits luck and timing for his Gra...
- 5 Puerto Rican Restaurants to Support During COVID-19
These 5 "must-go" spots are open on the island and are... amazing. Let's su...
- E.T., James Bond and Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory
If an asteroid is on a collision course for Earth, Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Ob...
- Cielito Rosado: The Puerto Rican Celebrity Chef Visits Trinidad
The celebrity chef's story with her recipes for Mamposteao Rice and Chicken...
- If You Don’t Love Big Ed’s El Borikua Seasoning, Do You Really Know Love?
Edgardo Rodriguez was told his El Borikua seasoning was too Latin. Today it...
