Carlos Varela Documentary Project
An intimate portrait of one of Cuba's most enigmatic artists, this film follows the folk rocker Carlos Varela. His musical roots are born out of both the Nueva Trova movement of Silvio Rodriguez, Pablo Milanes and Joaquin Sabina, Carlos is also influenced by the Anglo-American singer-songwriters of the 60's onward; Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Barbara Dane, Joan Baez and Crosby Still Nash & Young.
Known internationally as the Bob Dylan of Cuba, Carlos Varela is a controversial figure in both Havana and Miami. His songs are metaphors for the social and political realities of contemporary Cuba. Cinembargo Films recently followed Carlos on his first US Tour with his band, and have been filming him in both Cuba and the US since 1995.
Poster from shows in August of 1994.
