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‘The New Che of Havana’ is a skater and tattoo artist (video)
If Comrade Fidel were alive today, he’d be turning over in his grave. Wait. Let’s try that again. If Comrade CHE were alive today…
In The New Che of Havana, skateboarder and tattoo artist Che Alejandro, faces an uncertain future as unprecedented change transforms Cuban society.
You can like this 2012 Cuban a capella ‘Hotel California’ video now
In case you missed it: This is a clip from a 2012 concert that’s been online for over two years and it’s suddenly popular all over again. We think Cuban a capella group Vocal Sampling does a great version of the Eagle’s Hotel California. We’re also pumped it’s finally OK to like Cuba and Cubans and Cuban musicians now. Unless you’re Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio, of course.
In Havana, Cuba, SK8Rz gonna SK8 (video)
Yojani Pérez Rivera aka Mamerto and his 23yG crew are on the skating edge of the new Cuba. This just-released documentary short is part of a fundraising effort to get the kids some gear and upgrade the skate park in Havana. [Video via Cuba Skate.]
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Fast y Furioso: In Cuba, auto racing is back (video)
After the Cuban Communist Revolution, auto sports were banned as elitist, but now they’re back. Hot rods are drag-racing down the streets of Havana — with the blessing of the Party! FUSION reports.
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Comrades: Do not ash what Cuba can do for you (video)
In Havana late last month, Cuban cigar smokers competed to determine who could maintain the longest (unbroken) ash.
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Surveillance video: Havana car thieves jack sweet Italian ride
It’s hard to make a living as a Communist car thief in the Republic of Cuba; there aren’t many cars worth stealing. But every once in a while a hard-working Marxist-Leninist scores a sweet European import, like this stylin’ Fiat. And don’t worry about hot-wiring the ignition, either, Comrade. From each according to his ability; to each according to his need.
Mas…Surveillance video: Havana car thieves jack sweet Italian ride