What I really like about Cuba is that you can go into a local bar in a provincial town and you'll get jazz played at the highest standard - played often a cappella, or certainly with no amplification or whatever. Even if you are not knowledgeable about music, and I am not, you can find yourself really enjoying it.
John GimletteI am always surprised when people do get upset. Perhaps its just the nutty people who write to newspapers who get upset.
John GimletteIn both places [Paraguay and Newfoundland] people rise despite everything - both are pretty tough environments.
John Gimlette