Culture : Cuba

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Cuba is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/cuba/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/cuba.html).

AFRO-CUBAN ORISHA ARTS  (http://www.historical-museum.org/exhibits/orisha/orisha%5Fstart.htm)
Web page established by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Provides links to articles about the history and development of Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami, Florida, and the history of Orisha. It also provides links to the museums other sites of interest. In English.

AFROCUBAWEB  (http://afrocubaweb.com/)
Website presents information about African culture in Cuba, including resources on music, dance, festicals, events, authors, teachers, theater, film, conferences, local news and organizations. In English.

CUBA SOLIDARITY PROJECT: CUBA AND CULTURE  (http://cubaproject.freeservers.com/culture.htm)
Website established by Cuba Solidarity Project opposing the blockade of Cuba. The site includes links to articles about the blockade, the dirty war, culture, tourism, media, expressions of solidarity with Cuba, miscellaneous, declarations against the blockade, and the organizations manifesto. In English and French.

CUBACINE: PORTAL DEL CINE CUBANO  (http://www.cubacine.cu/)
Website created by the Cuban Institute of Art and Cinematography Industry (ICAIC). Provides links to an on-line bulletin, a list and descriptions of movies in production, recent releases, ICAIC's production capabilities, an archive of Cuban films, information about producers, actors and actresses, general information, a childrens page, information about cartoons, youth projects, festivals and events, Cuban Association of Entertainment Press, and related links. In Spanish.

CUBAN HERITAGE.COM - CUBAN HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE  (http://www.cubaheritage.com/)
Website is a database of articles, illustrations and photographs of Cuban historical events, places, people, buildings and architecture, literature, music and dance, art and modes of transportation from the Pre-Columbian to the Special Period. In English.

CUBANCULTURE.COM  (http://www.cubanculture.com/)
Website created by Tour & Marketing International Ltd based in the British Virgin Islands. The site offers detailed information about the different expressions of Art on the island, reports on celebrities in the music industry, literature and the fine arts world, a catalog with works of art, up-to-date news on art, internationally awarded prizes to Cuban artists, advertisements on current concerts and events. In addition, there is an information about photography, movies, handicrafts, and stamps, drink recipes, typical dishes and information about Afro-Cuban traditions. In English.

HAVANA ARCHITECTURE  (http://www.havanaarchitecture.com/)
This site was created by Matt Cousins an architecture student in London, UK. Provides links to information and pictures of Colonial, Baroque, Neo-Classical, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Eclectic, Modernism, Revolutionary and Contemporary architecture periods. In English.

OFICINA REGIONAL DE CULTURA PARA AMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE (ORCALC)  (http://www.unesco.org.cu/index.htm)
Website created by the Regional Office of Culture for Latin America and Caribbean (ORCALC) established by the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO) with headquarters in Havana, Cuba and regional offices in Montevideo, Uruguay and Santiago, Chile. The organization's mission is to cooperate with national organizations to maintain and develop programs for promotion of cultural heritage in areas of social sciences, natural sciences and education. In Spanish.

PORTAL DE LA CULTURA CUBANA  (http://www.cult.cu/)
Website created by the Ministry of Cuba Culture. Provides headlines and links to articles about news related to Cuba culture. The site also has links to bazarcubarte, a list of who's who, publications, a site map, a directory, a list of events, prizes and description of the organization. In addition, the site has links to information about music, community news, visual arts, books and literature, stage and film, and general culture. Finally, the site has information about various centenary celebrations, and links to information about Cuba's most well-known artists and writers. In Spanish.