Nominated for song of the year, the track became an anthem for a burgeoning movement of young people in Cuba demanding an end to political oppression and economic misery. Read entire story.
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Adalberto Álvarez, Latin Dance Music Maestro, Is Dead at 72
He was known as the “Gentleman of Son” because of his infectious enthusiasm for repopularizing the genre considered the bedrock of the Cuban sound. Read entire story.
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‘Los Hermanos/The Brothers’ Review: A Long-Deferred Duet
In this documentary, two musician siblings — one who lives in Cuba, the other in the United States — get a chance to tour together. Read entire story.
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Visa Troubles Aside, Jazz Flows Freely at a Cuban Festival
Talk about travel to and from the island dominated conversations at the 33rd International Jazz Plaza Festival, but at the auditoriums, outdoor plazas and makeshift stages, the music spoke loudest. Read entire story.
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Fidel Castro Dead At 90
Source: Mastrafoto/CON / Getty Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90. He was reportedly suffering from Diverticulitis, which is the swelling of the colon, at the time of his death. Fidel Castro turned leadership of Cuba over to his younger brother, Raul Castro, who became President in 2008. Fidel Castro … Read entire story.
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