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Havana Film Festival to Take Place Despite Covid-19

The 42nd Havana Film Festival, “What the doctor prescribed in two doses,” takes place with part one Dec. 3-13 and part two on March 11-21.

Estudiantina Invasora – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Estudiantina Invasora from Cuba with the song “Por Tu Gracia Sin Par” from “Septetos Cubanos: Sones de Cuba” (1990).

Justi Barreto – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Justi Barreto y sus Santeros from Cuba with the song “Obatala” from the album “Lovi Ocha” (1987).

Ruben Gonzalez – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Ruben Gonzalez from Cuba with the song “Choco’s Guajira” from the album “Chanchullo” (2000).

Dollar Stores in Cuba: from Bad to Worse

This week we are going to talk about the issue of US dollar stores opening up in Cuba, geared to the population with family abroad.

Invitation: Encounter with Margaret Randall & Gioconda Belli

Here’s a personal invitation from Randall and flyers about both the discussion on her archives and memoirs and the public conversation with Gioconda Belli.

An Independent Cuban Art Gallery Reaches 25 Years

The independent Cuban art gallery has organized dozens of exhibitions dealing with social issues, and how art can mirror these.

Cuban Tattoo Art and the Challenges Ahead

Cuban tattoo artist Maike Roque Zequeira is working non-stop to get his career on track, a career in a legal limbo in Cuba.

Jazz Vila Project: Cuban Theater on Social Media

The Jazz Vila Project brings Cuban Theater to Social Media. The troupe will premiere a series online on September 21st.

Music Collective ‘Megative’ Dubs Out the Negative

Music Collective ‘Megative’ Dubs Out the Negative. A remake of The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum from this Brooklyn based band.