‘Bakosó: AfroBeats of Cuba’ Captures the Moment When Genres Collide
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Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi's documentary explores a recent transatlantic musical fusion
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Broadway Takes to the Cuban Stage in New Documentary Trailer for ‘Revolution Rent’
Posted in: Movie NewsDirected by former original Rent cast member Andy Señor Jr., the film comes to HBO Max June 15th
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New Documentary ‘Revolution Rent’ Will Chronicle Staging of Broadway Classic in Cuba
Posted in: Movie NewsAndy Señor Jr., who played Angel, helmed the production in Cuba and co-directed the doc
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‘Blowback’ Podcast Tackles America’s Meddling in the Cuban Revolution
Posted in: Culture NewsHosts Brendan James and Noah Kulwin discuss the CIA's dalliances with organized crime, interviewing Cubans about the Revolution, and challenging America's canned narratives
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The Secret Life of H.G. Carrillo
Posted in: Culture FeaturesA celebrated writer and professor, he challenged his students to take hold of their own narrative. But the truth came out — his life story, like his works, was a work of fiction
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Gloria Estefan on New Album ‘Brazil305,’ Seeking Joy in Quarantine
Posted in: Latin MusicGrammy-winning Cuban-American singer muses on Brazilian music, Latin pop in the U.S., and life during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Watch Cuban Music Legends Play ‘Chan Chan’ With Players Around the World
Posted in: Music NewsThe video was created by Playing for Change, a group dedicated to "breaking down boundaries and overcoming distances" through music
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Cuban Metal Heroes Zeus Confront an Uncertain Future in New Doc Trailer
Posted in: Music NewsLos Ultimos Frikis explores band's shift from long-ignored outcasts to government-approved rockers
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Miami Politicians Are Moving to Ban Cuban Artists, Again
Posted in: Latin MusicUnder Obama's cultural exchange program, Cuban artists like Cimafunk could perform freely in the U.S. Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez asks Congress to think twice.
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Cuban Legend Omara Portuondo Bids Stunning Farewell on ‘Last Kiss’ Tour
Posted in: Latin Music"Music is my life," says member of original Buena Vista Social Club as she dazzles on her final North American run. "I'm gonna do this until I die"
