7. http://www.jazzsummerschool.com/ http://www.jazzcuba.com/ In 1961 Castro commissioned Cuban architect Ricardo Porro to design the National Art Schools; construction started in 1961, but was halted in 1965. At least one attempt was made to finish the project in the early 2000’s, but it, too, seems to have bogged down. Despite this, the Cuban government has subsidized the education of many musicians, both classical and contemporary over the years, giving numerous individuals a chance to fully realize their talents. The End