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A Caribbean Cultural Dream Come True

Segni Bernardina is a dancer and producer of theater and film and has a history of interaction with the Cuban and Caribbean arts world.

Cuban Civil Society Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak?

Civic initiatives encourage actions of solidarity towards those infected, to raise awareness about the risks of COVID-19 and how to prevent an outbreak.

Independent Cuban Media Outlets Reject Summary Trial of Artist

After suffering dozens of arrests, Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara is being held in Havana, about to be subjected to a summary court process.

Cuban Artist Faces Political Trial to “Terrorize” other Critics

Otero is part of the San Isidro Movement, a grouping for “the protection, promotion and defense of civil and cultural rights in Cuba.”

Gioconda Belli: “Ernesto Cardenal’s Poetry Inspired Our Youth”

Sergio Ramirez: Ernesto Cardenal “created a model for Spanish-language poetry.” “Cosmic Canticle” is his great final work.

Cleveland, Ohio Dance Co. Leaves for Cuba to collaborate on Romeo and Juliet

Verb Ballets, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA travels to Havana on February 22 – March 1, 2020 to continue a four-year collaboration with ProDanza.

Exhibition Commemorating Love

Trangresiones, a retrospective by artist Julio Heriberto Prieto, is on display at the Mariano Rodriguez gallery, located in Villa Panamericana, Havana. (19 photos)

We’re Rolling!! A Local Bus Becomes a Theater Presentation

The Justo Rufino Garay Theater in Managua presents an intense piece that offers the chance to laugh and to see a reflection of our everyday lives.

Jazz Plaza 2020 Opens in Havana and Santiago de Cuba

In the last four editions the venues have been shared between Havana and Santiago de Cuba; and this year it takes place from January 14-19.

Covering Up for a Naked Society

Anyone taking a look at modern-day Cuba, especially from my younger generation, can see that we are in a place that isn’t heading in any clear direction. (7 photos)