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Buena Vista Social Club Wins Grammy: Broadway Celebrates Cuba
The Broadway musical about legendary Cuban musicians won the 2026 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.
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María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Cuban Art Blooms in Saudi Arabian Desert
Cuban artist unveils 'Imole Red' at Desert X AlUla 2026, fusing Yoruba traditions with the Arabian landscape.
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Marabu Charcoal: Cuba's Black Gold Conquering the World
Discover Cuban marabu charcoal, from invasive plant to gourmet product exported to Europe and the US. History, production, and where to buy it.
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Carnival of Santiago de Cuba: The Caribbean's Greatest Celebration
Discover the history and traditions of Santiago de Cuba's Carnival, a 300+ year celebration blending African and Spanish heritage in vibrant festivities.
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Cuban Beers: Cristal, Bucanero and Cuba's Brewing Tradition
Discover the history of Cuban beers, from La Tropical in 1888 to Cristal and Bucanero today. Brands, flavors, and where to find them.
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Changüí of Guantánamo: The Forgotten Root of Cuban Son
Discover changüí, the 200-year-old musical genre born in Guantánamo's sugar cane fields that gave birth to Cuban son.
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Baracoa Chocolate: Cuba's Best-Kept Sweet Secret
Baracoa produces 75% of Cuban cacao. Discover the history, farms, and delicious chorote of this Caribbean chocolate capital.
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Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet: 60 Years of Afro-Cuban Jazz
Cuban maestro Chucho Valdés, NEA Jazz Master 2025, tours the U.S. with his Royal Quartet celebrating six decades of musical alchemy.
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El Ciervo Encantado Breaks with Cuban State After 30 Years
Cuba's most important experimental theater group announces split from Ministry of Culture after years of censorship.