JOURNAL ARTICLE

VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!

  • Published In: Jazzwise Magazine, 2026, n. 317. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cornwell, Jane 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the resilience and evolving role of Cuban jazz amid Cuba’s severe economic and humanitarian crisis intensified by the U.S. embargo. Grammy-nominated pianist Roberto Fonseca and other Cuban musicians describe how power outages, government mismanagement, and tourism collapse have deeply affected daily life and the local music scene, yet music remains a vital source of escape and healing. Cuban jazz, historically shaped by Afro-Cuban rhythms like rumba and influenced by American jazz, continues to innovate through fusion with global genres despite challenges. The Havana Jazz Festival, under Fonseca’s artistic direction, promotes diverse Cuban and international artists, reflecting both the persistence of tradition and the impact of the Cuban diaspora. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Jazzwise Magazine. 2026/05, Issue 317, p34
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1368-0021
  • Accession Number:193101070
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