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Category - Culture
After almost three years, one would expect that, for many reasons, this year's Havana World Music Festival would be atypical. It was. But, it was also better.
The almighty power of a plastic flip-flop being wielded by an abuelita, mamá, or angry tía, was enough to transform us into angels, albeit temporarily.
Plus a bonus that will make the rum drinkers cry every time a new bottle is opened and St. Anthony's position for love.
Carmen Pelaez's new romantic political comedy, The Cuban Vote, is partly personal and partly an investigation into the insane world of Miami politics.
Every March, for 19 years, this Cuban festival has brought together national and international percussionists.
There are many reasons why this film is revered by audiences, including its precise, and perfect representation of Latino culture.
Pérez is an Artist-in-Residence with the Cuban Artists Fund and is showing work from his latest project, "Torn Canvass."
The legend of your media naranja, or half orange, explained by Plato's Symposium in ancient Greece.
Curator Elizabeth Goizueta talks to Startup Cuba about Mariano Rodriguez's multi-decade exhibit at the McMullen Art Museum in Boston and soon the PAMM in Miami.
The Thomas Nickles Project, founded by Kristen Thomas and John Nickles, features Cuban art in New York City.
Here are ten modern day Cuba films that will recall memories, drive connection and make you yearn for a place we all love.
We're not going down without a fight. Here are 25 songs that we pulled together to make your transition from summer to fall a bit easier.
Gillespie referred to his orchestra’s repertoire as a mix between Afro-Cuban jazz and bop music, called Cubop.
With whimsical album art, an electric onstage energy, and headbanging beats that make dancing imperative, it’s no wonder the band is blowing up.
The Cuban star wrapped up a tour in Europe and is now hitting the northeast United States, Chicago, NOLA and other cities this fall.