Cuban musicians fear new decree will muzzle creativity

Agence France-Presse 2019-02-15

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A recent decree in Cuba is sparking debate and controversy as it is now forcing Cuban artists to work under the auspices of the culture ministry in a bid to "protect" culture, a dichotomy on an island where music thrived organically, giving rise to salsa, rumba and other popular genres.

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