Cuban Hip-Hop Protests Racism And Injustice (VIDEO)

For the Worldfocus signature story "Social, economic change is in the air in post-Fidel Cuba," Worldfocus correspondent Peter Eisner spoke with both supporters and protesters of the Cuban government.

The change from Fidel to Raúl Castro has allowed for increased political expression, and rap group Anonimo Consejo fills the space of artistic protest, admiring past icons of the revolution while demanding more from their country.

Watch the group's members explain their role in the Cuban hip-hop movement and rehearse their song "Liberate." This video was produced by Peter Eisner, shot by Ara Ayer, and edited by Bijan Rezvani.

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Comments

[negotiatethis]

Yes, things are changing slowly in Cuba, but without a change in US policy, they will not change significantly for generations. http://talkingcuba.wordpress.com/

[Wrenigade]

Wow! This is an exciting development. Cuba is the second overseas nation I have visited that had a nascent -- but very prolific -- presence in influencing social change. The other nation was So Korea.
I wonder what it is that allows these apparently disparate cultures to embrace a uniquely American art form like Rap & Hip Hop..?? Any cultural anthropologists out there..??