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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.

Independent Cuban Media Outlets Reject Summary Trial of Artist

After suffering dozens of arrests, Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara is being held in Havana, about to be subjected to a summary court process.