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Once Upon a Time in Havana

Once Upon a Time in Havana

Written by: Lisette Alvarez
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 How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. coast, feel so far away? Award-winning audio storyteller and second-generation Cuban-American Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after 70 years, all within the context of U.S.-Cuba geopolitical history. This 12-episode true story is released in advance of an upcoming fictional spy thriller audio drama: HAVANA SYNDROME.2024 Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Episode 11: Stormchaser [Series Finale]

    Episode 11: Stormchaser [Series Finale]
    Oct 31 2024

    A winding, whirling wrap up and the beginning of something new.

    Thank you so much for listening. It means so much. You can continue the journey on the brand new HAVANA SYNDROME podcast feed - now available to subscribe to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.

    If you liked what you have heard, please consider rating and reviewing on your podcast app. It really helps!

    You can find the first clue on our website: havanasyndromepodcast.com.

    Clip credit goes to HAVANA, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, I Love Lucy, VIVO!, and One Day at a Time.

    Support the Artist Residency Fund.

    Sign up for the latest updates on our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Join us for our lives on Fridays at 12PM ET!

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    13 mins
  • Episode 10: Love the Bomb

    Episode 10: Love the Bomb
    Oct 26 2024

    In which Cuba holds the title of closest we got to world-ending shenanigans.

    Clip credit goes to "Dr Strangelove: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb".

    Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions.

    Support the Artist Residency Fund.

    Learn more about the HAVANA SYNDROME series at havana-syndrome.net

    Sign up for the latest updates on our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Join us for our lives on Fridays at 12PM ET!

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    20 mins
  • Episode 9: The Haunting

    Episode 9: The Haunting
    Oct 10 2024

    The aftermath and emotional fallout of my trip to Cuba. Please note that this episode references historical violent crime and personal mental health struggles.

    Clip credit goes to Disney's Encanto, and MONSTERS and THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS on Netflix.

    Credit for music goes to Blue Dot Sessions.

    Support the Artist Residency Fund.

    Learn more about the HAVANA SYNDROME series at havana-syndrome.net

    Sign up for the latest updates on our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Join us for our live tomorrow at 12PM ET!

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    17 mins
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