Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

La Muchacha (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is La Muchacha from Colombia with the song “El Favorcito” from the album “Canciones Crudas” (2020).

Cemetery, Holguin, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Cemetery, Holguin, Cuba. By Ken Jamieson (Canada). Camera: Canon 2600

Ortega Levies “Illegal and Immoral” Taxes on Ventilators and Masks

The Nicaraguan government imposing a tax on importing medical equipment and supplies to fight Covid-19 is illegal and immoral, says tax expert.

Bambuco (Ecuador) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is the Afro-Ecuadorean Bambuco, featuring the amazing voice of the late Don Naza, with the song “Palo a la Piangua” (2010).

Nicaraguan MDs Demand Covid-19 Prevention and Real Data

Nicaragua medical associations issue their third public message, this time without signatures to avoid legal accusations, firings or other reprisals.

Nicaraguans’ Frustrated Odyssey to Return Home

Over a thousand Nicaraguans are still stranded in Panama for lack of permission to return to Nicaragua.

Revolution Square, Havana – Photo of the Day

Revolution Square, Havana. By Eva Hallgren (Denmark). Camera: iPhone 5

Swapping Makes a Comeback to Mitigate Shortages in Cuba

From the ’90s, the question remains as to makes the value of ??a chicken the equivalent to a pair of shoes or two long-sleeved shirts for twelve eggs?

July 4th: Celebration for Some, Tragedy for Others

Frederick Douglass, once a slave, became a brilliant and powerful leader of the anti-slavery movement. In 1852, he spoke at a July 4th celebration.

Julius Popper (Chile) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Julius Popper from Chile with the song “La Innombrable” from the album “Julius Popper” (2009).