It’s next to impossible to go about your day in Cuba without hearing a reggaeton song. Although Reggaeton has always been a somewhat controversial and emotionally charged subject, it remains more popular than ever in Cuba.

In Cuba, many cars on the road have been in use for over half a century. Passed down from one generation to another, like family heirlooms, cars have long been a symbol of privilege. But the story gets more complicated. There’s more than one reason that Cubans are so deeply attached to their vehicles. 

Giving his soul and finest effort to keep Havana’s historical district alive, Eusebio Leal took the city forward against all odds and detractors. A fierce defender of the Cuban heritage, and a true patriot, it’s hard to find a Cuban who hasn't heard of his heroic deeds.

On a global level, Cuba has become a reference point in organic food production. With 20 years of experience of food sovereignty, Cuba has strived to develop the largest amount of agricultural products to satisfy the needs of its population with the most natural and ecological methods possible.

El Paquete is yet another example of Cuban ingenuity and a creative solution to Cuba’s challenge of accessing high-speed internet.

An economic-social strategy to boost the economy and address the crisis caused by Covid-19 was announced by the Council of Ministers in July 2020.

To truly understand and get to know Cuba one must travel outside of Havana and Santiago de Cuba is by no means a bad place to start.

The word habano literally means “something from Havana” and is the word in the Spanish language specifically used for cigars produced in Cuba. The cultivation and production of habanos are considered practically an art form by Cubans. These completely handmade cigars have generated an entire culture around their production and consumption in Cuba and around the world.

With the cancellation of the 2020 Midsummer Classic, we take a look at some of the best active Cuban-born players who have played in previous MLB All-Star Games.

Several concepts have emerged within the current Cuban fashion market that base their business model on circular fashion. TEXTURA's design concept stands out from the rest. Its materials are 100% biodegradable and respond to a vision of social responsibility and long-term environmental sustainability.

Read the story of Cuba Libro, the socially conscious English bookstore and coffee shop serving the Havana community, from the words of its founder, Conner Gorry.

Havana reflects a complexity of social, economic, and cultural relations, where notable identity differences are perceived between the different neighborhoods. In this respect, the subcultures of underground, popular culture have had an outstanding presence at the hands of the aesthetics of graffiti.

Baseball is considered the national sport of Cuba, acting as a symbol of national pride while drawing unwavering and passionate support from followers across the country and afar. The teams of the Occidental League have a rich history of achievement in the National Series, as well as developing some of the best ballplayers on the island.

Santa Clara doesn’t go out of its way to impress its visitors yet there is fierce and vibrant social fabric here that is worth noting. As the Cuban saying goes, “Hay tela por donde cortar.”

Join Caterina Maina on her photographic journey through Cuba with EEAbroad.

Akokán is a word from the West African language of Yoruba that can be translated to “from my heart.” The use of this word is fitting for Proyecto Akokán since it is from the heart that all the ideas and actions of their community projects come from.

Beyond Roots is the first vendor in Cuba to offer an extensive panorama of clothing, accessories, and hair products dedicated to the Afro style and aesthetic.

If you want to know about religion, music and Afro-Cuban history, it is almost mandatory to visit Matanzas.

Conditions put into motion by European colonialism and the North Atlantic slave trade created the cultural context from which beloved music genres, like salsa, bossa nova, and jazz, were born.

Laila Chaaban, owner of Capicúa, sat down with EEAbroad to talk about the psychology of zero waste fashion, the eclecticism that is Cuba, entrepreneurship in the Cuban context, and her reverence for the designs of traditional cultures.