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A deep dive into Cuban culture and the people shaping the narrative today

The Queen’s Gambit of Cuba

The Queen’s Gambit of Cuba

November 11, 2020November 23, 2020
Celeste Mendoza at Hotel Nacional

Celeste Mendoza at Hotel Nacional

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020
Queen & Slims’ Cuban-American Director

Queen & Slims’ Cuban-American Director

January 30, 2020February 16, 2020
Resolviendo Mix

Resolviendo Mix

February 28, 2018February 16, 2020
3 Reasons to See “Give Me Future”

3 Reasons to See “Give Me Future”

January 9, 2018February 16, 2020
Klayman tells the Carmen Herrera story

Klayman tells the Carmen Herrera story

February 19, 2016February 16, 2020
My Top 10 on Packing for Cuba

My Top 10 on Packing for Cuba

January 29, 2016February 16, 2020

The Other Che

August 26, 2008October 28, 2008Categories UncategorizedLeave a Comment on The Other Che

(Camilo Cienfuegos) I wrote an article in this Summers issue of Preen on Camilo Cienfuegos, whom I call, "The Other Che". Camilo was a compelling figure in the Cuban Revolution who fought side by side in Fidel Castro's army. While others try to be like Che Guevara, truth is, Che really looked up to Camilo.…

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Aquiles: Art Show In Cuba

May 22, 2008October 28, 2008Categories Uncategorized3 Comments on Aquiles: Art Show In Cuba

Showing in Havana now. ("Walking Man" by Damian Aquiles) Got an email from a friend in Cuba who sent pics on this new installation. It's called "Memoria y Palabras" (Memories and Words) which is a perfect title considering ALL the things young artists have swimming in their heads right now for this little country fighting…

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East of Havana at F.I.U.

April 9, 2008October 28, 2008Categories UncategorizedLeave a Comment on East of Havana at F.I.U.

(East of Havana, at Florida International University) Back in February (the week Fidel Castro retired), I was invited to screen my documentary, East of Havana, at a Florida college and speak to some students on the state of affairs for Cuba today. By no means am I an expert. On the contrary, it seems that…

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Celia Cruz Is A Badass

April 2, 2008October 29, 2008Categories UncategorizedLeave a Comment on Celia Cruz Is A Badass

Festival Recommendation (Celia the Queen plays the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2008) Meet the "Queen of Salsa", Celia Cruz. The trailer for the film is calm, reflective, and spans years of memories. It's a nice ride. (Celia The Queen Trailer). Celia was a complicated woman. She spent a lifetime representing Cuba on every…

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R.I.P. Cachao

March 27, 2008October 27, 2008Categories UncategorizedLeave a Comment on R.I.P. Cachao

King of Mambo Passes (Photographed inside his Coral Gables apartment in Miami) The inventor of Mambo dies at 89 years old this last Saturday. The original Mambo score is framed above his head here. His mass service is to be held in Miami today. In lieu of flowers, the Lopez family asks that you please…

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