Cuba
The Caribbean island of Cuba has developed a wide range of creolized musical styles, based on its cultural origins in Europe and Africa. Since the 19th century its music has been hugely popular and influential throughout the world. It has been perhaps the most popular form of world m... Read More
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Slayer's Dave Lombardo on Growing Up in a La ..Filed under: News , Interview Facebook.com "I know some people would be surprised by this, but I didn't just grow up on rock and metal music," Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo tells Noisecreep from his home in the Los Angeles area. We're discussing his various projects when the thrash king starts reminiscing about his younger years. "I remember being a kid and playing Ike & Turner">Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Parliament - all kinds of styles of music. It didn't matter to me what genre they were. If I liked a song, that was enough for me. When I ...Noisecreep23 May 2012
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Aruán Ortiz – Orbiting (2012)The brilliant pianist from Cuba Aruán Ortiz made a strong positive impression to anyone who paid attention to his 2010 release Alameda, a sophisticated outing of modern jazz that eludes adequate comparisons. That album showcased a talent both deep and broad, and the accolades followed, garnering a spot on our Best Modern and Mainstream Jazz records list of 2010. It [...]Something Else! Reviews22 May 2012
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Nicole Kidman To Reunite With 'The Paperboy' ..With their teaming on "The Paperboy" set to unveil this Thursday at Cannes, it seems Lee Daniels and Nicole Kidman aren't sick of each other's company just yet, with the two lining up a reunion on the helmer's next project, "The Butler." Word around Cannes is that Kidman is set to join the project which will see Forest Whittaker star as White House butler Eugene Allen, who served for 34 years under 8 different presidents. Kidman's 'Paperboy' co-stars David Oyelowo and Matthew McConaughey are also part of the cast along with Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, Alan ...:: The Playlist ::21 May 2012
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Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Orpheum!Photographic Evidence and Thoughts on Shows by Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez Sold Out Show The Orpheum Boston - 04.23.12 Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing guitar together for more than fifteen years and it shows with each jaw-dropping performance. Their acoustic, nylon stringed instruments produce a unique sound which is not easy to classify; encompassing influences from both rock and world music. from the new album Area 52 Rodrigo y Gabriela brought the band C.U.B.A. on the road with them on the Spring 2012 tour in order to showcase the thrilling and dynamic hybrid of ...Ryan's Smashing Life17 May 2012
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10 Shows We're REALLY Looking Forward To Wat ..Television is about to get even better, as many of the major networks have announced their fall line ups. Our favorite show Scandal was thankfully renewed for a new season and as we wait to see what Olivia Pope might do next, we look forward to a few other shows, some new and some old, that we can't wait to start up! EXCLUSIVE: Meagan Good Talks About How She Willed Her Fiance Into Her Life Longtime favorite The Office is believed to be going back to their roots of quirky dry comedy, instead of the big names like James ...Global Grind16 May 2012
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'Inside the Hidden World of Extreme Cuban Me ..Spin : As the world gets smaller and more connected every day, Cuba remains isolated and repressed, mired in poverty and outdated technology. It’s no wonder that the country is responsible for some of the angriest, most extreme metal on Earth. Read and comment. From spin.com.The Daily Swarm14 May 2012
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Sunday Routine | Dafnis Prieto: For Dafnis P ..Dafnis Prieto, a drummer and composer, is always on the lookout for ideas on the weekend, and usually has time to call his mother in Cuba.New York Times Music12 May 2012
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Matthew McConaughey, Terrence Howard & Cuba ..Post "Precious" in 2009, the world seemed to be filmmaker Lee Daniels' oyster. The aforementioned drama had scored six Oscar nominations, won two and the gestating projects started to pile up. There was the civil rights drama "Selma," which garnered interest from Robert DeNiro, Hugh Jackman and Liam Neeson, a potential adaptation of "Miss Saigon," and Denzel Washington was attached to his project "The Butler." But after months of waiting on passion projects, Daniels switched things up and mounted an easier-to-finance thriller called "The Paperboy" starring Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey. It premieres in...:: The Playlist ::10 May 2012
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Red Menace: Inside the Hidden World of Extre ..As the world gets smaller and more connected every day, Cuba remains isolated and repressed, mired in poverty and outdated technology. It's no wonder that the country is responsible for some of the angriest, most extreme metal on Earth.Spin10 May 2012
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Buena Vista Anti-Social Club: Inside Cuba's ..It's been 50 years since Castro, and not much has changed in Cuba. No wonder the music sounds just a little harder and angrier there. Here's a snapshot of the country's hidden metal scene.Spin10 May 2012
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JR x Jose Parla “The Wrinkles Of The City” C ..Notable artists JR and Jose Parla continue their work together with “The Wrinkles Of The City” project in Havana, Cuba. Known for seamlessly blending their signature styles – turning photography and murals into a singular piece of breathtaking artwork – their latest is simply dazzling. Coinciding with the 11th Havana Biennial 2012, the project features [...] Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.comHypebeast10 May 2012
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On trade winds— I’m headed for those souther ..On trade winds— I’m headed for those southern shores. The sun shines. The moon climbs. Havana, Cuba. Escucharemos will return in three weeks. There’s so much on the horizon. Just a dream away. A veces sueño. Adiós, JordanEscucharemos9 May 2012
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Feature: Tribeca Film Festival 2012by Susanna Locascio • May 2012 This was my first official year covering the Tribeca Film Festival , but I’ve dabbled in years past. While many applauded its genesis — De Niro et al reviving a post-9/11 downtown with a world-class cultural event — it remains a puzzling festival. It falls between Sundance and Cannes (not to mention after Berlin and SXSW), leaving it fewer world premiere options (a close reading of the fine print reveals many North American premieres). The screening venues have hopscotched around town, this year settling primarily in Chelsea and the East Village, confirming Tribeca as a brand ...Tiny Mix Tapes8 May 2012
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Fireworks From Cuba, And Schubert That Groov ..NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic mix of new classical releases.NPR Music6 May 2012
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...Pero si hay garantías, volveré a CubaEl poeta y periodista disidente recibe la nacionalidad española con gratitud pero sin olvidar su 'compromiso constante para que un día Cuba tenga libertad'. LeerEl Radar4 May 2012
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