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    In New Documentary, Two Musical Brothers Bridge The Divide Between The U.S. And Cuba

    "Los Hermanos/The Brothers" documents how brothers Ilmar Gavilán and Aldo López-Gavilán came together after being separated for decades by tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
    May 12, 2021 2 minutes
    Ilmar Gavilán (playing the violin) and Aldo López-Gavilán. (Courtesy)

    A new documentary looks at the difficult relationship between the U.S. and Cuba through the eyes of two brothers who happen to be incredibly talented musicians.

    Violinist grew up in Cuba but left as a teenager to study music in the Soviet Union. He never returned. Instead, he built an international career as a teacher and a performer who eventually settled in the United States.

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