Rafael Fernández, an advocate for responsible spearfishing in Cuba, passed away while engaging in this dangerous sport in the waters off Playa Baracoa.
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HAVANA (AP) Renowned Cuban musicians are turning to the internet or seeking other jobs to survive a pandemic that has closed bars, clubs and tourist venues across an island that only days ago reopened its airport to visitors after a nearly eight-month lockdown.
Unlike big-name artists outside of Cuba, those on the island don’t have long-term record contracts or belong to major labels that can help boost song sales, said Michel Hernández, a Cuban music journalist.
Many local musicians also saw big plans dashed by the coronavirus: Los Van Van are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year but were forced to scrap a worldwide tour of nearly 30 countries along with the filming of a documentary and local concerts to get Cubans dancing across the island.