This is a comprehensive account of the economic changes that have taken place in Cuba since Raul Castro assumed power that was prepared for the Lexington Institute by Philip Peters, an expert on Cuba. As informative and useful as it is the report lacks perspective.
Read MoreStarting tomorrow and running for ten days, the 2012 Havana Carnival will begin its traditional parade of comparsas (musical groups) through the capital.
Read MoreThe following is the monthly calendar (in Spanish) of film showings at the Cinemateca de Cuba which includes the Charles Chaplin theater and the Charlot videoteca, both located on 23rd St. between 10th and 12th in Havana’s Vedado District.
Read MoreFrom August 16 to 26, the Cuban Rock Agency will hold its latest edition of “Brutalfest”, the largest gathering devoted to rock music on the island.
Read MoreThe film musical Irremediablemente juntos (Hopelessly Together), by Cuban director Jorge Luis Sanchez, has its official premiere tonight in Havana. In it are featured the new actors Ariadna Nuñez and Orian Suarez.
Read MoreSpanish musician Carlos Aransay is the director of Coro Cervantes in England and a lover of Cuban culture. Concerning the island, he says, “Cuba always makes me smile and gives me life.” He tries to come each year to work with Cuban musicians.
Read MoreUnfortunately the excellent Kewelta Cuba site has been down since the end of April and it is uncertain whether they will be starting up again. HT is working on a calendar of its own that should be ready by October.
Read MoreFor some time now, flamenco has been a part of the Cuban music and dance stages. Today we interview Andres Correa, known as “the flamenco voice of Cuba.” He told us, “Unfortunately, many of our flamenco artists have chosen to immigrate in search of opportunity.”
Read MoreThe Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci is the title of an exhibition permanently installed in the Museum of Sacred Art of the Minor Basilica of the Convent of St. Francis of Assisi in Old Havana, the result of a cultural exchange between Italy and Cuba. (26 photos)
Read MoreWith a concert set for Wednesday at the legendary Olympia Theater in Paris, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca will present his new album “Yo,” released under the Jazz Village label.
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