Culture Archives - Page 16 of 217

Melt With You: Hecho en México

S.E. Lewinski, a long-time Havana Times collaborator has recently published this book and welcomes our readers to obtain it.

Sir, Speak Softly

Rapping as a whisper like when we speak quietly so that nobody can hear what we are saying, fits perfectly…

Papagoza Back with Cuban Rap

This album is a snapshot of the reality of Cuban rap, right now. It tells us about the problems that rappers…

Buena Vista Social Club (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Buena Vista Social Club from Cuba with the song “Guajira en F” from the album “Lost and Found” (2015). Featuring Jesus Ramos.

Omar Sosa (Cuba) & Paolo Fresu (Italy) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artists are Omar Sosa (Cuba) and Paolo Fresu (Italy) with a Tiny Desk performance of the songs “Alma” and “S’Inguldu” (2013).

Chinese Tourists Await a Chance to Sample Cuba’s Mojitos

As Cuba soon begins a three-stage recovery process, across the globe in China a pop song is drumming up interest to visit the island when possible.

The Cuban Theory of the Perfect Society (Documentary)

The Cuban Theory of a Perfect Society is very honest, very respectful. It shows us the illogical things of a system that excels in shooting itself in the foot.

Voices That Cry Out to Be Heard

Jordan Rojas Sanchez is drawn to faces, the mindset and experiences of the people he says have accompanied him throughout his life.

A Caribbean Cultural Dream Come True

Segni Bernardina is a dancer and producer of theater and film and has a history of interaction with the Cuban and Caribbean arts world.

Cuban Civil Society Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak?

Civic initiatives encourage actions of solidarity towards those infected, to raise awareness about the risks of COVID-19 and how to prevent an outbreak.