Havana Blues
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Crumbling pastel-coloured facades line its streets, parked vintage cars evoke times past, and live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana, a city of overwhelming energy. Situated along the Straits of Florida, the Cuban capital has inhabited several identities: a Spanish colonial settlement, the era of mobster rule in the 1930s, the glamour of the 1950s, the Cuban Revolution, and, most recently, a cultural renaissance. Havana’s bold, provocative approach to art, cuisine, and entertainment - alongside an eclectic blend of African, French, Spanish, and North American influences - confers a legendary status upon this epic city, placing it on a par with the world’s greatest capitals. Its architectural styles, spanning from the sixteenth century to the modern day, are equally diverse; whilst some buildings have fallen into disrepair, the beauty of the Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Deco features triumphs. The iconic Copa Room cabaret, which once hosted Ginger Rogers and Abbott and Costello, still stands. The Gran Teatro de la Habana, built in the early twentieth century, is now home to the Cuban National Ballet, while Habana Vieja is undergoing a massive restoration to its former glory. Havana could be viewed as a work-in-progress, but it is, more accurately, a testament to a never-ending determination to progress - an allure that continues to captivate visitors. So, take a seat at an authentic paladar (a family-run restaurant) and immerse yourself in the vibrant evolution of Havana. - Author: Pamela Ruiz - Hardcover edition with 296 pages - Language: English - Edition: 2021 - Publisher: Assouline Made in Italy