The death of General Arnaldo Ochoa — executed by firing squad in 1989 by the Cuban government — is attributed to a “severe anemia” in the records of the capital city’s Colon Cemetery, according to a book recently published by the writer Rodolfo Torres.
Read MoreThe iconic Cuban band Los Van Van intends to record a new album this year with the likes of Oscar D’Leon and Juanes, said its director Samuel Formell when speaking to the Venezuelan newspaper Panorama.
Read MoreWriter, poet and essayist Jorge Brooks is also the manager of “Danza Contemporanea de Cuba” (the Cuban Contemporary Dance company), the most international troupe on the island. Reflecting on the arts, Brooks said, “You have to understand that art is a product that is sold.”
Read MoreThe documentary “Una Cubana en Paris” features the one-night only performance of Cuban singer Ivette Cepeda with the group Reflexión at the Enghien-le-Bains Arts Center of France.The film by Dominique Roland recently had its Cuba premiere at the Charles Chaplin Cinema in Havana with the artist on hand. (17 photos)
Read MoreStarting this Saturday, Cuban cinemas will present the film Amor cronico, directed by Jorge Perugorria, based on the tour of Cuban-American singer Cucu Diamante through several cities on the island.
Read MoreWriter Abel Prieto, who was Cuba’s Minister of Culture for the last 15 years, was awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters on Tuesday, reported the Prensa Latina news agency.
Read MoreMario Roman Reyes (Mario Maraca or Quijá) was a member of Fiesta Campesino and used to play traditional music in Jaguey Grande, Matanzas. One day a commission from Havana came to evaluate the group and then disbanded it.
Read MoreA retrospective tribute to Austrian actress Romy Schnieder (1938 –1982) is taking place these days at the Charlot Videoteca located within the Charles Chaplin Theater building in Havana. The homage includes a photo exhibition of the filming of several films featuring the actress. (7 photos)
Read MoreOne of the most popular activities held each summer in Cuba are the book days when large urban avenues host stands where literature for all ages is sold at moderate prices. (15 photos)
Read MoreThe Cuban filmmaker Miguel Coyula has announced his new project “Blue Heart” through collective financing platform Yagruma reported Thursday Cubaencuentro. It’s a science fiction feature film written and directed by Coyula,
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