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Film ‘Juan of the Dead,’ Nominated for a Goya

The Cuban film “Juan of the Dead,” by Argentinian filmmaker Alejandro Brugues, is among the thirteen movies nominated for Best Latin American Film in this edition of the Goya Awards.

Cuban Writer Leonardo Padura at the Casa de las Americas

From today until Friday, the famed Cuban novelist Leonardo Padura will be the guest writer at the Casa de las Americas in Havana during “Author’s Week” at that cultural institution.

JoJazz 2012: Awards, Yissy Garcia and Arifa

The 2012 JoJazz competition was marked by good organization, both in the competition program and in the performances. On the last day of competition, the jury announced the winners in composition and performance by those artists participating in the minors category. (9 photos)

Donato Poveda, A Singer Who Left Imprints in Cuban Music

Donato Poveda is a Cuban artist who emerged from the movement called “Nueva Trova”, someone whose work conserves the glory days of Cuban music. He agreed to give an exclusive interview with Havana Times after having lived for many years outside of the island.

Cuba’s JoJazz 2012 Kicks Off

Something unusual happened on the night of Thursday November 22, the Mella Theater was packed for the opening of JoJazz 2012. Generally this event just draws young music students and a few fans of the genre, but it seems that the story will shift from now. (7 photos)

Italy’s Zucchero to Give Concert in Cuba

Famed Italian composer and singer Zucchero will return to Cuba on December 8 for a concert and to present his latest album.

Exhibit Redefines Violence Against Women

This past Thursday, November 15, the gallery inside the 23rd and 12th Street Cinema opened its doors to inaugurate the visual arts exhibit “Eva advierte sobre las manzanas,” (Eva warns about the apples) as part of the Campaign for Nonviolence against Women in Cuba. It will be open for viewing until Nov. 30. (21 photos)

Cuban Circus Artists Invited to the Monte Carlo Festival

The circus act “Fuerza capilar”(Capillary Force) will be presented by two Cubans during the official competition at the 37th edition of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, to be held from January 17 to 27, 2013 in the principality of Monaco.

Cuban Rapper Telmary

Telmary is a Cuban rapper who has transcended that genre’s mold to become a genuine phenomenon of “Cubania” and musicality. Previously linked to the groups Free Hole Negro and Interactivo, Telmary has also maintained a solo career whose main fruit has been the album A Diario (2006).

Cuban Singer Carlos Varela to Perform in Quito and New York

The singer-songwriter Carlos Varela will pay tribute to Ecuadoran painter Oswaldo Guayasamin later this month in Quito and will then travel to New York to perform two concerts at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.