Shining light on all the people, places, and things shaping the narrative today — especially during this time of Covid19. From your Film & Commercial producer based in Havana… currently on pause, like the rest of the world – Jauretsi
I first met Edgar when he was 16 years old in early 2000's out of his bedroom making beats in the secluded neighborhood of Alamar (the Bronx of Cuba). Since then, his hunger and passion for music has grown and grown. Once the new kid on the block, he is now a forefather to Millennials…
Hurricane Matthew just passed 1 week ago through both Cuba and Haiti, leaving major devastation in both our wakes. Record shopping in Havana a few days ago, this album seemed to have found me. Probably because my mind is there this moment. In Haiti, Cuba is already present and pitching in. Members of the Cuban…
Questlove was the first person to reach me after President Obama's announcement to normalize relations with Cuba on December 17, 2014 and ask to visit Cuba. His heart and soul has been invested in the island nation since their Havana performance in 2002, always dreaming of the day he'd go back. Enter April 2015, there…
Inspiration for the day: As you know, I'm a fan of playing different covers of "Guantanamera" on The Sugar Barons Show every Wed, 4-6pm on Radio Lily. Here's a version from the Queen herself -- Celia Cruz. Sung at Zaire in 1974, with an introduction announcing Cuba's epic poem turned song: "Para Africa!" Watch the…
(Havana Surf Director Rod Diaz visits Sugar Barons Show this week) This week we broadcasted from our usual spot, Miss Lily's. In addition to the usual Cuban classics dropped every week, this weeks guest (February 22) was a documentarian who discovered a hidden pocket of surf culture near Havana. Director Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh came into…
Years in the making... and officially launched. Last week was the first Sugar Barons Radio show, weekly selection of latin funk, cuban jazz, boogaloo, and classics. Here's the playlist from my maiden voyage. Expect some chat on current Cuban affairs as the show evolves with guests who visit the island on occasion for art projects.…
It's awesome when you can get social commentary combined with a swivel of the hips. These guys killed it. Welcome to the Rumba Rap protest by Michelito "EL VATICANO" de Cuba. Homeboy does not hold back any thoughts when speaking his mind. Michelito clearly and eloquently describes day to day life in Cuba, but he…
