Sujatha Fernandes
Cuban Hustle: Culture, Politics, Everyday Life
Cuban Hustle: Culture, Politics, Everyday Life
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The Cuban Hustle explores how artists, activists, and ordinary Cubans have survived and expressed themselves in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse, improvising alternative strategies and workarounds to contend with isolation. It examines the emergence of dynamic youth cultures and social movements, as well as the impact of economic collapse, new digital technologies, diplomatic ties with the United States, and US-Cuban relations.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2020
Publisher: Duke University Press
In her captivating book, "The Cuban Hustle," Sujatha Fernandes delves into the diverse range of strategies employed by artists, activists, and ordinary Cubans to navigate the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse. From the ingenious use of flash drives as a substitute for the internet to the construction of homemade antennas to tune into Miami's hip-hop radio stations, Cubans ingeniously improvise alternative solutions and workarounds to cope with the persistent isolation. Throughout these thought-provoking essays, Fernandes explores the emergence of dynamic youth cultures and social movements as Cuba grapples with economic collapse, the advent of new digital technologies, the normalization of diplomatic ties with the United States under the Obama administration, and the subsequent regression of US-Cuban relations during the Trump era.
Reflecting on a wide array of topics, including feminism, new Cuban cinema, public art, urban slums, the Afro-Cuban movement, rumba, and hip-hop, Fernandes unveils Cuba as a vibrant tapestry of cultures, firmly rooted in an ethos of invention and relentless hustle. Through her meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Cuban Hustle" offers a profound and multifaceted perspective on a nation that has weathered numerous challenges while continuously flourishing, showcasing the resilience and creativity of its people.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478009641
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