Culture Archives - Page 13 of 215

Ten Films to Help Understand Cuban Emigration

Within the wide range of Cuban movies that deal with migration, I picked 10, whose characters suffer the “I-want-to-leave-Cuba” syndrome.

Dayme Arocena: “Singing was My Shield”

To describe Dayme Arocena, you have to listen to her carefully. Her career is one of her free expression as a human being and as an artist.

Cuba’s Repressive and Cellular Fever

The temperature of the repression in Cuba has risen like a fever during the days of the pandemic. It’s a systematic, cellular fever.

Online Free Concert with Emerging Nicaraguan Artists

A number of Nicaraguan music groups and emerging artists will present a virtual free concert and chat on November 26th. Read how to tune in.

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.