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Date: Thu Sep 30 18:54
Neeb (njourdy@hotmail.com):

Duncan, I just wanted to tell you that you are awesome. Your songs are so inspiring to me, especially because I am in a band and I sound like you when I sing. Keep on rocking and I hope that I will get to your level so that I could actually meet you one day!!

Date: Sun Sep 26 22:45
miss pruneau (larem70@hotmail.com):

I n'd like to say that i love your music, and i'd like to see your show when you will come in Montréal City....

Date: Tue Sep 21 15:04
carolina (caluthi@brhs.com.br):

I just think Duncan is an increadible artist ! I wish there were more informatinon about him on this page . Too bad not many people know him here in Brazil !

Date: Sat Sep 4 04:33
Greg (mykf@hotmail.com):

Hello there, Was just wondering how Duncan's latest single "That Says It All" is doing on radio over in the US? Maybe this is old news as the page hasn't been updated in awhile.

Date: Sun Aug 8 12:12
Sari (GirlNSpace@aol.com):

I miss him!! Why doesn't he just come back from Cuba already?? When is his next concert? anyone know? Please e-mail me if you do... I just got a georgous poster of him from ebay... Why hasn't this site been updated for the longest time?? -sari

Date: Sun Aug 1 06:19
wiwin sukaswindiarti (sukaswindiarti.w@mailcity.com):

there're only two words ... "JUST GREAT" for you, Dun.

Date: Mon Jul 12 09:02
Jessica (cleo160@yahoo.com):

I've been listening to Duncan for a few years now. I find his music very healing. He really knows how the get inside a person's head. I just started looking for information on him though, if anyone has anything interesting on him please send it to me. Duncan, keep up the fascinating work! --j

Date: Fri Jul 2 21:19
Dennis (dpc_99@hotmail.com):

I think it is so great that Duncan Sheik and Lisa Loeb have made such a world conscious desicion. Out of curiosity though, does anyone have any idea when they're getting back or if they already have? I am a huge fan of both artists, more so of Duncan Sheik, and am loking for an update as to tour dates, releases, anything here in the states. Thanks

Date: Thu Jun 24 09:24
Chris Nelson (crnelson@email.com):

A couple of things: 1) I notice that a lot of fan material about an artist or group would be entitled in a way that alludes to a song or album title or an excerpt of a lyric. For example, Laurie Anderson's webside is "Homesite of the Brave", and has areas called the "Green Room" and "Puppet Motel". There's a website for Peter Gabriel called "And through the Wire", ad infinitum. So I thought it might be interesting to call Duncan Sheik's fan club, "Duncan Sheik's Alibi's". What do you think? 2) I think it's interesting that DS is in Cuba. I understand that "Humming" was recorded in southern Spain. ?Habla espan'ol? If he recorded some songs in Spanish, that would definitely give him a wide international following of "Alibis." I wonder if when DS was in Spain, he heard music from the group "El ultimo de la fila".? I occasionally hear influences thereof in his music. --Chris NELSON

Date: Sun Jun 20 05:54
John Reese (wintermute99@hotmail.com):

I would just like to re-iterate the comments the comments made by Gabe and Maruchy Lachance. It is important to realize that Castro is no more heroic or romantic a figure than Stalin. While I respect Duncan's decision to visit it Cuba, I doubt it will have any affect on those oppressed by Castro's regime. I think few people understande the level of isolation and dis-information that the common people of Cuba are subjected to. Until Casto is removed and the foundation a democracy installed, Cubans will know no freedom. Ever wonder why Castro is a Forbes billionaire while most of his countrymen starve? Real romantic, huh? The cuban government is run for the sole benefit of Castro. It's not communism it's castro-ism.

Date: Fri Jun 11 09:38
Barbara (I haven't got E-mail address):

I am 27 years old and I live in Warsaw, Poland. I am happy that I can share my emotions about Duncan Sheik with you. So I love Duncan's music... He is a very sensitive and talented artist with a strong and warm voice. It is very important. He loves music and knows its value. He is also a very good songwriter (my favourite poet!) and musician. His albums made a big impression on me. I would like to see his concert very much. I hope he will come to Poland soon... Duncan, thank you that you are!

Date: Thu Jun 10 20:18
annie vereen (alvereen@surfsouth.com):

Not only is Duncan Sheik the most talented man, but he knows what women want. There is too much to say about him. He is so breathtaking and he oozes with talent. I dance to his music while he inspires me to go on. I had to right a poem for English class and while I was listening to "Home", the words flew on the page. He really knows how to get inside a person's heart and I'm glad I know him that way. -V

Date: Wed Jun 9 21:52
Dorothy Evans (D_evans@aol.com):

Well, it's been about 2 months, how much longer until we get to see those pictures and hear about how it went, we're on the edge of our seats!!

Date: Fri Jun 4 09:22
Genghis N. (genghisn@hotmail.com):

Date: Wed Jun 2 17:49
Hannah (Hannie1110):

HI I really was interested to hear about Lisa going to Cuba but I really want her to start touring here again and release a new record because I LOVE her music and she is totally awesome so I hope she comes back to Michigan!!! :o( COME BACK LISA!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Sat May 15 02:13
Mia (bluefish@idola.net.id):

I think this music gig they're doing in Cuba is pretty cool. Nevermind the communist, nevermind the bad stuff, music heals it all. Especially with Duncan Shiek performing, WOW!

Date: Fri May 7 19:15
Johani Olmedo (johaniolmedo@yahoo.com):

Hey amigos, quiero escribir en español para aquellos que desean conocer a Duncan y debo decirles que es uno de los mejores cantantes de EE.UU. su musica es la mejor. Su ultimo CD muestra el alto desempeño y profesionalismo que ha puesto en sus letras, tan excelentes como la de su cd anterior: duncan. A el un sincero saludo de parte de los latinos que disfrutan tu musica... saludos J.O.

Date: Wed May 5 15:03
Nija Dalal (marjade@hotmail.com):

Hey, You guys are amazing!! I can't possibly name everyone who sent me stuff for my project on Mr. Sheik, but I thank you all so much... I wonder if he'll have fun with Castro and the gang, huh? Nija

Date: Mon May 3 06:04
MARK (MARK_JAMESD@HOTMAIL.COM):

I NEED THE CHORDS OR PIANO PIECE OF WISHFUL THINKING. ANYONE??? EMAIL ME! AND OH, HE'S THE GREATEST. 'LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!

Date: Wed Apr 28 16:03
Annie Loeb (MigritFan@aol.com, AnnieLoeb@aol.com):

hi! I just wanted to say how much I love Lisa and her music. Keep the good stuff coming!!!! ~Annie~ ps: No my last name is not Loeb

Date: Wed Apr 28 14:51
MLE (Emily) (SAYNO2MEAT@aol.com):

Perhaps all of you who will be in Cuba perfoming can put together some kind of benefit concerts in the U.S. There are so many tragedies, pick one and go with it. Pick one city, either New York or California, somewhere that is well populated,and do a bunch of shows until you stop selling out tickets. Perform, (for example) at Madison Square Garden, or Jones Beach, and pick two concerts--if they both sell out,do two more,if they sell out perhaps add a few more shows,etc.. This way you can raise money for a "good cause" (pick a crisis--unfortunately there are so many and too many to choose from),while at the same time provide ticket purchasers with the music they love, and I am aware that time is very "valuable" so that this way you don't travel "all around the world and back". Perhaps D.S,along with L.Loeb can perform with a few other bands at a future date as to gain general public popularity in order to sell more tickets. This is only an idea for the future, as I know these things take time and planning. But even in the future, whether it be in five years from now--there will always be a good cause in need.

Date: Fri Apr 23 19:32
yuko harada (36e124@stu.awjc.nakanisi.ac.jp):

HI. I am japanese girl. Today I found this page first time . I like lisa loeb. I also like muvie Reality bites . Thanks this muvie ,Icould knou lisa loeb "stay". but i don't know about her well . please send me about her.

Date: Wed Apr 21 08:38
Maruchy Lachance (cafeconleche19@hotmail.com):

I would like to begin by saying that the idea behind this musical festival to bridge the world is fabulous. It really is through music and art that cultures can be better understood in a less threatening and communicative way. My concern is that these musicians need to complete their good intentions by seeing that the world understand what truly is going on in Cuba. Fidel Castro is not a romantic figure, he is a killer. This isn't speculation or propaganda -- it is fact. The American musicians and actors need to understand that the Cubans they met with and wrote songs with were 'hand picked' by Mr. Castro. In a sense defeating the purpose, and in my opinion, mocking Alan Roy Scott's benevolent effort. You cannot stimulate change or opinion when minds are kept imprisoned. That is evident in the fact that the festival as well as the baseball game were available only to those who sympathize with Castro's government. Perhaps at the next festival, these musicians and actors, that live so very well in our United States, will demand to meet with the Cuban people that won't relinquish their souls to communism... and maybe then, change can be evoked by their music and their input. Thank you for this forum.

Date: Wed Apr 21 08:12
Maruchy Lachance (cafeconleche19@hotmail.com):

I would like to begin by saying that the idea behind this musical festival to bridge the world is fabulous. It really is through music and art that cultures can be better understood in a less threatening and communicative way. My concern is that these musicians need to complete their good intentions by seeing that the world understand what truly is going on in Cuba. Fidel Castro is not a romantic figure, he is a killer. This isn't speculation or propaganda -- it is fact. The American musicians and actors need to understand that the Cubans they met with and wrote songs with were 'hand picked' by Mr. Castro. In a sense defeating the purpose, and in my opinion, mocking Alan Roy Scott's benevolent effort. You cannot stimulate change or opinion when minds are kept imprisoned. That is evident in the fact that the festival as well as the baseball game were available only to those who sympathize with Castro's government. Perhaps at the next festival, these musicians and actors, that live so very well in our United States, will demand to meet with the Cuban people that won't relinquish their souls to communism... and maybe then, change can be evoked by their music and their input. Thank you for this forum.

Date: Fri Apr 16 09:28
Nija (marjade@hotmail.com):

Hey, everyone. Well, I'm new to this site, but not to Duncan Sheik Fandom. I'm in 12 grade, and I'm studying his songs "Days Go By" and "November" for an AP Literature poetry project. I was wondering if I could get some of your insights or feelings about those two songs. That'd be great, I'd be really grateful.

Date: Wed Apr 14 12:51
hazyjames (james@lotus.com):

I just want lisa to come back to Austin...

Date: Mon Apr 12 15:22
Jennifer (sweetpeach_20@yahoo.com):

I can't see how so many artists could have gone over there, yet so few were even mentioned on TV or on the radio. The only names I heard were the very big. I never heard Duncan Sheik's name nor did I hear Lisa Loeb's. Just because they aren't "mainstream" in the music industry does not mean that no one loves them like their fans.

Date: Mon Apr 12 00:08
Sidney (Sidhop@aol.com):

I heard there was alot of great music there. I look forward to hearing it soon.

Date: Sat Apr 10 00:36
David Hopkinson (Davezeta@aol.com):

Hello folks. I just stumbled upon this very interesting and cool site while looking at things from the Music Bridges Havana project. You see, I was there making sure all the electrical/audio/stage & sound equipment things would operate so that the artists could have all the tools needed for their work, and have a touring-standard venue in which to perform their works. Thankfully, this went well. I must comment on some aspects alluded to in notes to this colmun. This whole project was never intended to have any influence whatsoever over any existing socio/economico/political structures that may be in place between the USA and Cuba. Specific terms of our US 'License" to go there prohibited the production of any commericallly viable product of any kind, period. This, truley, was a humanatarian venture of exchange & growth that will benefit many for years to come. The participants of this project have given greatly of themselves to support the minestry of music across all waters. In working with the many Cuban support personelle involved I was impressed by their concern, eagerness, and pride of their work. They have standards that surpass so many of their US contemporaries. Their family units are strong, literacy is amazing, and there are many smiles. It was a pleasure working with everyone from organizers, hotel staff, drivers, hall managers, technical staff, security, and all in between. The organizers of the event are aware that the many fans of the artists involved should be able to see and hear some of what happened there. They are working with the officials to make documentation footage available. It was very gratifying to have been a part of this monumental effort. I believe every goal was fully achieved. The lasting asset shall be the enrichment gained at an individual level by those touched by the 1999 Havana Music Bridges Tour.

Date: Thu Apr 8 13:49
Kristin (kanton@amgen.com):

I agree with Melanie; if anything the performances that go on in Cuba will bring attention to the problems there, instead of people turning a deaf ear. Perhaps Duncan and Lisa and Peter Gabriel and etc. can't solve the problems there, but they can raise awareness and if anything else, give the Cuban people something to lift their spirits and rejuvenate hope: there's nothing more powerful than that.

Date: Tue Apr 6 10:29
Strudel (linusse@sprint.ca):

Salut! Juste un petit mot pour vous dire à quel point j'apprécie votre musique. Je ne connais pas d'autres endroit pour vous faire savoir qu'à Montréal nous sommes un bon groupe à attendre impatiemment votre venu. tAKe cArE!XoX

Date: Mon Apr 5 02:29
Melanie (mviglas@hotmail.com):

Although I am not as informed about the situation in Cuba as most these people are, I am a huge Lisa Loeb fan and I trust that she is doing the right thing. By reading some of these comments I sense that there are a lot of mixed feelings on what she (and Duncan Sheik) are doing and I can understand why. However I think that whatever it is they bring to Cuba and its people will, in the end, only be a good thing and as I can see, that is very much needed. I'm not saying that they have the power to change anything but the fact that they are at least trying and are not ignoring the problem, I think, is great. Their musical talent, fame and personalities will help things in Cuba even if its just a little and I think that in this kind of 'major' situation, any gesture is wonderful especially when it brings awarness to it, as it obviously has. I have met Lisa Loeb several times and from what I know she is a great person and I wish that people could just admire what she is doing instead of picking it apart because when it comes down to it, they are not doing anything wrong; they are just trying to help. I wish them luck!

Date: Sun Apr 4 18:47
Pierre (shantibloke@yahoo.com):

hi, I am a Lisa Loeb fan, from Mexico. I agree with what most of the people have posted in here,saying that the whole idea that this concert will not change the way Cuban people are suffering in any way, what I disagre and think its totally wrong to think is that this whole concept is not and will not work in any way, because it is, it may not end poverty or change Fidel Castro's ways the day after, but this (and others) will deffinately start creating more and more awareness in people's minds, people that once they think, "hey why is Lisa Loeb doing this?, oh, because of all that injustice and disrespect for human rights, well then I want to collaborate even even if it is the smallest way" and theyll search for a way to help, and stop ignoring this just because they dont see it on TV. I applaud Lisa and Duncan and many others who use their fame and popularity rto raise awareness to things like this that deserve to be known by all. bravo. Pierre Celhay Mexico City

Date: Sun Apr 4 01:42
Gabe (cubancowboy@webtv.net):

Exactly who's pain is going to be reduced by this event? The majority of the people in Cuba living with this pain on a daily basis aren't even allowed to know that this concert is going on so that eliminates them. True, Duncan and Lisa can't change the world...but they sure as hell can set a good example for everyone and refuse to let themselves be pawns caught up in this vulgar display of propaganda. If this event was such a great idea, than why weren't any Cuban artists who've fled to this country willing to go? Why did Arturo Sandoval,the great Cuban jazz artist who recently became a U.S. citizen, choose his post-Grammy winning press conference to speak out passionately about the improper message this kind of event would send out instead of the warm fuzzy feeling everyone involved was hoping for? I'll tell you why...because he knows better. He's been there and done that and he's GLAD he was able to GET OUT! I can't believe more people don't realize the political ramifications this event brings about and instead still have the naive, neo-hippie attitude of thinking that it's for a good cause and for the good of the people. FOR WHAT PEOPLE??!!?? The beaten and the suffering will see no positive effects from this! Why? Because they are not ALLOWED to. Don't you see the gross injustice there?

Date: Fri Apr 2 21:20
Ed (fyrcraker9@aol.com):

If touring Cuba helps ease some of the pain associated with living under Castro which some Cubans feel, I think this tour is a good thing. Lisa and Duncan can't change the world or Cuba alone, so don't burden them with the world's problems. I'm sure they don't support human rights abuses and feel they are doing the right thing. I do too.

Date: Thu Apr 1 16:25
Mario Ramirez (mao66@worldnet.att.net):

With all due respect to Duncan and Lisa, but... The Cuban American Democracy Project -NYC has a bone to pick. http://www.cadp-nyc.org/ Although I am a fan of Duncan Sheik, and I have had a mad crush on Lisa Loeb for some years now (I melt everytime I see her.) - I am a lot concerned about the trip they just took to Cuba. I hope that both Lisa and Duncan are aware of the massive amount of human rights violations carried out by Fidel Castro and his communist dictatorship. I am aware that music can act as a unifying force to bring people together. But in Cuba that is very hard. Most of the things are state controlled, and that is a testament to the degree that Castro and his government will go control the people. One clear indication that the concert was definetly a political event was that it was by invitation only. For 40 years Cuba has existed under a one party communist dictatorship. If one looks back to the 1979 “Havana Jams” concert where ignorant American performers were hosted by the Cuban communist government, what exactly did it accomplish? Did it bring democracy to the island and the long-suffering people of Cuba? Did the concert soften Fidel Castro’s hard-line stance on freedom of expression, or did his regime become more enlightened to the plight of Cuban political prisoners? Did the concert open up Cuba to the rest of the world, or did it prompt Castro to hold free elections, and did it move the people to revolt and kick out Cuba’s Soviet overlords? Instead Castro unleashed the Pandora’s box of the Mariel boatlift, continued receiving billions in Soviet subsidies, and funded and abetted terrorist organizations the world over – not to mention Cuban troops to Africa, whilst contributing to misery and bloodshed in the southern part of the continent and its horn? What did the “Havana Jam” concert accomplish? Communist Cuba has had a four-decade long history knee-deep in unlawful jailings, persecutions of its citizens, and countless thousands of illegal executions amongst other human rights abuses. Castro’s Cuba is a totalitarian government that has shown itself to be extremely antiquated when it comes to any real democratic change on the island. Do the long suffering people of Cuba deserve yet another propaganda ploy by the “ignorants” (many who are supporters and sympathizers of revolutionary Cuba) who venture to Cuba in hopes of cultural exchange and “ to unite a world community bonded by the creation of music”. How naive can any group of people actually be; thinking that by bringing music to Cuba, a change will occur in relations between the U.S. and the Castro serfdom. Remember that Fidel Castro has been reluctant to bring any democratic change to the island as he demonstrated during Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien state visit to Cuba in 1998. As Fidel Castro said goodbye to Chretien, he pledged but seconds later that there would no democratic change on the island despite external pressure. "The revolution is the biggest change there's been in history and we're not going to renounce that,'' Castro said, when asked about Chretien's call for change. "We are not going to change. We are going to continue defending our cause and our socialism.'' In other words: You can come here and say all you want, but I am not giving up my monopoly of power. So what’s a concert like "Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters" going to accomplish for improvised Cuba? Nada. It’s a well-known and documented fact that the Castro regime in Cuba controls all aspects of life on the island. To quote from a recent report by Human Rights Watch: "Cuba's human-rights problems include the routine crushing of internal dissent by the imposition of prison sentences for so-called crimes such as 'enemy propaganda,' 'contempt for authority,' 'illicit association,' 'dangerousness' and 'illegal exit.' At least 800 political prisoners languish in extremely poor conditions. . . . Punitive measures such as prolonged incommunicado detention and beatings are frequent. . . . Cuban security forces continue to harass and arbitrarily detain scores of non-violent activists each year." So, by having Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters perform in communist Cuba, what kind of message is this going to have on a world that needs to be educated about the countless human rights abuses committed by the Castro regime? That it’s ok to travel to dictatorial Cuba while the majority of her citizens are caught up in an unlawful tourist apartheid? That it’s sexy and trendy to hang out with Fidel Castro? That the multitudes of souls who perished under communist repression or that languish in the gulags don’t matter at all? Lets not forget that there aren’t really any NGO’s in communist Cuba today. With the exception of the Catholic Church and a handful of illegal human rights organizations on the run from the government. Castro’s Cuba has repeatedly shown itself to be hostile to any entity offering differing ideas other than the one-track dogma of the communist party. From the persecution of the independent media which is forced to go underground, to the illegal incarcerations of the four signatories of “The Homeland Belongs to Us All”; imprisoned since July 16th, 1997 without a trial. In addition to all these transgressions, the Castro regime has grown more paranoid in response to those who dare question communist authority on the island nation. To point out how repressive the government in Cuba is today… “Political opponents of Cuba's communist government who collaborate with the U.S. will face tougher punishment, including prison terms of up to eight years for possessing subversive information, the Financial Times reported, citing a law revealed at an extraordinary meeting of Cuba's National Assembly of Popular Power.” ``Cuban law is already supremely restrictive, said Jose Miguel Vivanco, executive chief of the Americas section of Human Rights Watch. ``This new law may finally suffocate the last possibility for alternative thinking.” With all that is wrong in Cuba today, which is mostly attributed to the communist dictatorship of Fidel Castro, one has to seriously ponder: are these performers blind to what is going on? Do they care one iota for the many documented human rights abuses in revolutionary Cuba? And are they going to rise above the situation, and instead of becoming another statistic in the propaganda machine of Castro Ruz, are they going to face the fire and confront the tyrant on his abysmal record of human rights? If you don’t think so, then although it’s pessimistic to say, but you are 100% correct . Why would anyone patronize a government (remember, everything in Cuba is state controlled – even it’s musicians like Chucho Valdes, Irakere, and Los Van Van.) that dictates it’s will to the Cuban people? Surely it would be different if these “artists” took the moral and ethical stance and stood up to the dictator Castro. Even better yet, if instead of going to Cuba and participating in this propaganda fest, they would boycott the whole thing altogether. Remember how the music world held concerts of solidarity for the victims of repression in Bangladesh during the “me decade” of the 1970’s, South Africa and Haiti in the Reagan era, and Tibet at our own “fin de siècle”? As stated before, given the example of the 1979 “Havana Jams” concerts, there is miniscule chance that the new "Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters" will bring about any change in the communist ruled island. This concert will be just another in the multitudes of “cultural exchanges” utilized by the Castro regime to try and shift an already ignorant and morally lacking public onto it’s side. How many times have we seen this con game before? Guileless and commiserating non-Cuban celebrities being shown the alleged “wonders” of “free” and ‘egalitarian” medical or educational systems. Worn out cliches, which the communists have for 40 long years shoved down our throats. Enough already, tell us something new! This will surely result in the usual game, “Now lets blame the United States embargo and those right wing millionaire Cuban exiles living in Miami for all of Cuba’s problems.” (As if all freedom loving Cubans living in America where conservative money hungry capitalists residing in South Florida.). This sham is usually brainwashed into the gullible (movie stars, college professors nostalgic for their hippie days at Berkley, or the dime a dozen supermodel with an I.Q. lower than that of ameba) not realizing that Cuba’s problems don’t stem from Uncle Sam or the hardworking Cuban émigré, but from Fidel Castro himself. Plain and simple. And as usual, the performers from "Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters" will go home all starry eyed and infatuated with the Castro’s “utopia” and wonder what’s wrong with the United States embargo makers, and those exiled “gusanos” (as the Cuban government official called those who fled the wondrous revolution) who so persistently refuse to open up to communist Cuba. Life will still go on as usual in revolutionary Cuba. 1. The human rights dissident will still rot in his jail cell. http://amnistia.org/ 2. The independent journalist will still be forbidden to speak out against the communist system. 3. There will still be one political party, not to mention the fixed elections without any opposition. The communist party will grow more repressive and thus harder to remove legally. 4. The long lines and food rationing will continue for the every day Cuban. 5. The Canadians and Europeans will still frolic on the dollar only resorts, while the rest of the island is either servant to this apartheid, or is forbidden to partake in the fun. 6. The 40 year long reign of communist crimes will go unpunished – as expected. 7. The Cuban communists and supporters (Pastors for Peace, Cuba Info Med, International Action Center, OxFam, etc.) will continue to stress that Cuba is not a military threat to the United States, but will ignore the fact that Castro can still send tens of thousand of troops back into Southern Africa. 8. The victims of the July 13, 1994 the tugboat "13 de Marzo" all 41 men, women, and children, are still at the bottom of the ocean. All killed by Fidel Castro’s security forces. Yet no one does a thing to vindicate them. http://www.fiu.edu/~fcf/justice.html And the band played on… Consider this: "...You have essentially tourist apartheid here. People can come as tourists, so that the Cuban government, the Castro government, can take their money, but they really aren’t allowed to have much contact with Cuban people ...Second, if you’re a Cuban worker working in this industry, the foreign company may hire you. They’re paying the state $400 or $500 a month for your services. You’re probably getting paid the equivalent of $10 a month. So, it’s a real exploitation of the Cuban labor. And then, as I mentioned, a lot of this tourism involves sex tourism, exploiting the young children here that are just so desperate for money they’ll do anything..." Michael Kozak Former Chief of the American Mission in Cuba.

Date: Mon Mar 29 22:48
Viviana Mendiola (freecubanow@hotmail.com):

FIU students held a candlelight vigil last night at 9:15pm to observe the 2 year anniversary of the murder of Joachim Lovschall. Sandy Acosta read a letter from Joachim's sister to those taking part in the vigil. This was followed by a 2 minute moment of silence. Earlier in the evening a human rights film festival co-sponsored by the Association of African Ancestry and Culture, Amnesty International - FIU, Free Cuba Foundation, and Students for a Free Tibet. Three documentaries were shown: La Patria es de Todos, Missing in Tibet, and Forsaken Cries: The Rwanda Story. Lovschall, a student studying Spanish at the University of Havana, was shot to death by Cuban state security as he crossed the street after a night out at the theater, followed by a couple of hours spent at a local cafe. For more info. http://www.fiu.edu/~fcf/joachim

Date: Mon Mar 29 12:01
John Suarez (fcf@fiu.edu):

I'm a big fan of both Duncan Sheik & Lisa Loeb's music. Thought that Lisa's gig, what I saw of it on the tube was pretty cool. I just hope that amid the music and the good times questions were asked about Cuba's human rights situation. What with the latest crackdown in which hundreds were rounded up, some were beaten, and some joined the thousand or more prisoners of conscience rotting in Castro's cells. Not to mention this concert concluding on the very day were 2 years ago when a young Danish student, studying Spanish at the University of Havana, was gunned down by Cuban State Security as he crossed the street. He wasn't involved in politics. Tonight while things will be wrapping up in Cuba. We'll be at my University [Florida International University] viewing documentaries on human rights in Cuba, Rwanda, and Tibet following the films will walk over to the main fountain on campus make a small circle, light our candles, read a couple of letters from his family and friends, and ask that justice be done. Learn more about Joachim Lovschall at http://www.fiu.edu/~fcf/joachim

Date: Fri Mar 26 18:33
Gabe (cubancowboy@webtv.net):

It deeply saddens and sickens me that Duncan Sheik, one of my favorite singers/songwriters, would get involved in this project. Maybe I have more knowledge and insight into the entire hypocrisy that is the Cuban government since I am a Cuban-American and am a direct descendent of parents that fled Cuba for the freedom that they were ( and still are ) entitled to. However, there is no excuse for any American musician or celebrity of any kind to not realize that a trip to Cuba will prove nothing more than a coup for the wretched propaganda that the entire Cuban political system prides itself on. I find it pretty repulsive that all of the parties involved are treating this trip as some sort of island getaway with questions of where to do the best sightseeing and promises of capturing all the highlights on a digital camera...a device that costs more money than the average Cuban working class man with a family to support will earn in an entire year. It baffles me why so many celebrities and people with voices that reach so many people constantly speak out (with just cause) against the abomination that is South Africa yet here and now in 1999 we have musicians of great stature visiting Cuba,a nation that oppresses it's people and is the cause of so many years of heartbreak for it's defectors, so nonchalantly. Have fun visiting the select spots on the island that the government allows you to see. Maybe you'll wonder how on earth you can possibly be having a good time while so many other poor suffering people without everyday amenities like indoor plumbing are struggling within a few miles of your misguided partying. Duncan, you are a brilliant songwriter. Your voice is angelic. Your music brings me great joy. However, your politics suck.

Date: Thu Mar 25 06:35
Elina (private!):

Go salsa dancing? Gee I don't know.

Date: Thu Mar 25 01:33
Rüdiger Höckel (rhoeckel@yahoo.com):

Hi folks, at least I know about Lisa that she is a huge Police fan so in case you team up/meet with Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland say 'Hi!' to them... And perhaps the other third policeman a.k.a. the 'Stingmeister' will find his way to the island (I hope I won't miss a Police reunion on Cuba). Cheers, Rüdiger

Date: Wed Mar 24 19:16
Allison (underwhelmed_@hotmail.com):

What to do in Cuba? Well I've been there, and there's actually not much to do. (in my opinion) Though, I hope both of you enjoy your trip...at least you're somewhere warm :) Take care of yourselves. [http://members.xoom.com/lisaloeb/lisa.html]

Date: Tue Mar 23 13:17
Jessica Martins (ASquishy4u@aol.com):

You guys should, uh, go to my house ... in Jackson, NJ! I LOVE YOU, LISA!! (And Duncan, too! You're such a hottie!) Love you guys ... -Jessica- (#1 EarLoeb - ..::HurricaneGirl::..)

Date: Mon Mar 22 11:46
Yasmin (YJR@Juno.com):

If you ever have time, you might want to read the book by Pico Iyer, called "Cuba and the Night" - it's a novel, very evocative, cleverly written. Iyer's other books are brilliant too,written in narrative form as opposed to fiction, about his travels all over the world. I simply adore your music, Duncan!

Date: Sat Mar 20 07:26
jan-paul (foehn@hotmail.com):

Hello out there! Duncan and Lisa, you should try to visit "El Morro" while in Cuba. This is a historical site of extreme beauty and grandeur... By the way, you have lots of fans over here in Puerto Rico. Have you ever planned to perform here? It'd be nice seeing you all around here. Now, good luck in your trip.

Date: Fri Mar 19 16:29
Jackie Masterson (imyourfan@hotmail.com):

You guys should go to see a baseball game while in Cuba. Such a sense of pride in the sport there. Will you be putting clips up on your sites of the music you write while there? Are you recording any of it, or just performing it? Have you guys ever written together before? or did you just play covers in your college band? Have a grand time. Say hello to The Indigo Girls and Peter Buck for all of us! Love, Jackie M.

Date: Fri Mar 19 12:45
Julie D (julz@hotmail.com):

How are the collboration sessions set up? Are you writing as a big group? Who decides how these groups break down? You guys? Look forward to pictures.

Date: Tue Mar 16 14:30
jon luini (falcon@evolve.com):

This is where you can leave comments and make suggestion for what Duncan and Lisa should do while in Cuba.