Yesterday's news of the Fidel stepping down is historical. My hope is that Cuba will begin to open back up to the U.S. The embargo has gone on way to long and its really time to put that to rest. Since Fidel was really the face of the 'revolution' I'm hoping the U.S. can now use that to reduce anti-Cuba policy.
Nothing more was eye opening to me about Cuba then the Buena Vista Social Club. This was a project of Ry Cooder's where he went to Cuba and found all the great Cuban musicians from just before the revolution. Part of the project included an amazing CD as well as DVD. Watching the DVD is fascinating just from seeing Havana. Time has stood still since the revolution. All the cars are old 50s American cars. Such a contrast in beauty as well with the Carribean beaches and old city.
Hopefully one day I will get to visit Cuba...
1 comment:
great music for a hot, hot summer afternoon, being lazy, sippin a cold one. ahh. as close as you'll get to the tropics without being there.
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