2020: A Transformative Year. The Year of The Great Pause for some and The Great Pain for others

2020: A Transformative Year. The Year of The Great Pause for some and The Great Pain for others Note: This reflection is based mostly on conversations (verbal and written) with friends much more enlightened than I, and my reading – and video watching – of popular and faith media. I owe these sources lots of …

Music videos that capture Cuba for me

MUSIC VIDEOS THAT CAPTURE CUBA* These music videos capture Cuba for me. The sentiment expressed, their joyfulness, and their rhythm is pure Cuba. (Note: The first few are from Orishas; after that they are from various different artists; and at the end we include some documentaries.) … enJoy! NOTE: The list on this blog posting …

Cuba 2020 – An Art, Architecture, and Culture Journey

Reemberto Rodriguez (January 2020) What an amazing journey to Cuba. It was wonderful to visit with companions from the States that are authentically interested in being with the Cuban people, understanding their situation, and offer mutual support. What a journey! We laughed, we cried. We had fun, and we were distraught. We danced, and we …

EL Cobre & Santiago de Cuba (Nov. ’19)

PICTURES* Highlights EL Cobre (Ejercicios, Convento, Santuario, y Pueblo) Santiago de Cuba (La Ciudad, Casa de Trova, Cementerio y mas) VIDEOS* La Casa de la Trova Museo del Carnaval Other Sights & Sounds Changing of the Guards at Jose Martí’s Grave . EXTRA! Videos from dance company at El Museo del Carnaval (“19 de Septiembre”) …