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- (Click to begin slide show) Flying proudly. The opening of US-Cuban diplomatic relations after 50 years promises to bring more artists, musicians, composers and community talents onto the world stage.
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- Kids on the street in a restored area of Old Havana.
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- Market in Havana offers organic produce
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- Icon painter’s homage to Che Guevara.
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- Bicycle power in Havana. Rickshaws are popular way to get around the city.
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- The amazing world of Jose Rodriguez Fuster in Jaimanitas, the northwest edge of the capital. Fusterlandia covers the artist’s property, fence and goes into the neighborhood.
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- Ry Cooder’s efforts to introduce the Buena Vista Social Club to the jazz world brought their fabulous talent to the U.S., resulted in the film by Wim Wenders, new recording opportunities, and a permanent place in the jazz pantheon. Today, you can still go to the Buena Vista Social Club to listen, sing along, dance and carouse.
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- Music for kids and community is a social goal — the Cuban version of El Sistema promotes creativity. Yo9u’ll find music being performed everywhere – in restaurants, clubs, on street corners.
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- Ernest Hemingway’s beloved fishing boat Pilar is restored and a permanent attraction at his perfectly preserved home Finca Vigia. He remains an icon on the island in favorite bars, restaurants and locations.
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- Potter at work in Trinidad. Educational tours to artists’ studios create opportunities for exchange and chance to buy paintings, ceramics, sculpture and other art.
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- Out for a spin in a restored Pontiac. Tourists and visitors love to see the vintage American cars lovingly maintained. For Cubanos, it’s a necessity!
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- Doll used in santeria religious ceremony.
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- Cruise ship in Havana harbor. While anglos are eager to visit Cuba, they fear that mass tourism will destroy a beautiful and authentic culture. Cuidado!
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