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In pictures: Cuban rap


Maceo, 32, has been rapping for 11 years and was recording his 74th track. He says Do-Ra-Me-Fa-So is a criticism of all those who have sold out.

"You must always stick firm to your beliefs. I don’t care if we don’t have a recording contract we’ll still be making our music, even if we have to take a second or third job because we’re not make a living out of it."

Getting his music heard means burning a mastercopy again and again, and handing out CDs for a small cost.

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