News Theme Song

This is no longer the song used to open the broadcast--which could be heard coming from all directions, walking through any neighborhood at 8pm.



I would like to hear a hip hop beat sample this song.

Pimps Up...On the Big Screen

A clever cinematographic take on the story of a legendary pimp from a century ago. There is a monument in his honor in the central cemetery, where people go to make offerings in order to get some action.

Unfrequented Frequencies: 2% of Cubans tune to US propaganda broadcasts

Citing an inconclusive telephone poll done by a third country research firm, the GAO guesses that 2% of Cubans watch TV Martí or listen to Radio Martí.

Most foreign media consumption occurs through clandestine satelite dishes.  People will install the dish on their roof and have somebody in the US purchase the service.  Sometimes the person with cable will hook up his neighbors' televisions for a small fee--but they are forced to watch whatever channel the hub subscribor chooses--often Miami's Univision station known as Channel 23.

Cola Loca--crazy queue, wild tail, dyslexic soft drink, or silly reguetoneros?

This is the jam of the moment on the streets of Havana. Catchy and hilarious. The whole island is chanting "No me da mi gana americana". Watch the video to the end--comiquísimo!

Citizens in Concert

To commemorate the 50th anniverary of the Cuban Revolution, top musical groups will play free open air concerts and there will be other music and dance opportunities across the capitol and the wider island. This is common for holidays such as 1 January or 26 July--but this year will probably be more spectacular than usual--if the state budget allows.

Chéoreographic!

Now showing in Cuban theaters.