Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Wilmoth Houdini – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Wilmoth Houdini from Trinidad and Tobago with the song “Rum and Coca-Cola” (1945).

Margareta Turos from Hungary took our photo of the day “Fisherman” in Havana, Cuba.

“I never offended or attacked any official,” the young man assures. He says that no one ordered him to demonstrate…

“Come quickly, there’s no line”, an acquaintance who’d been waiting since early morning messaged me. I decided not to waste any more time…

He said that Ortega & Murillo became the “owners” of the Nicaraguan State and turned the Sandinista Revolution into a “nightmare”.

Emilio Morales gives us a look at the operations of GAESA, the military conglomerate that controls the lion’s share of the Cuban economy.

Political prisoners are not only deprived of freedom in contravention of international norms, but also face torture accusations.

“I will not be associated with the United States’ inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport thousands of Haitian refugees.”

It’s incredible there are still Communist totalitarian regimes in the 21st century, with all of the scientific & technological breakthroughs.

“If there’s a unifying theme throughout her work, maybe it’s the sense of home, of refuge and remembrance.”