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The Cuban Agency of Music Copyright has the aim of protecting the patrimonial interests of the authors, composers, editors and other owners in the field of music and performing arts.  It is completed through the collection and distribution of the copyrights that are produced due to the national and international exploitation of the works through the authors´ societies which have undersigned mutual     representation contracts. This institution is in charge of the Program for the Musical Creation that is in favor of the protection of the Cuban musical patrimony.

It is located now in Obispo Street number 302, Old Havana and it is the main institution for publishing, selling and promotion of books and serial publications in Cuba, as well as it is in charge of the relations between the Cuban State with writers, their organizations and book industry professionals. It is part of the Ministry of Culture and it was founded in 1967.

The Institute was founded on December 19, 1961. It is in charge of the scientific investigation of Cuban folklore and the presence of various cultures, as well as their peculiar forms of poetry, song, dancing and costumes.