PM Records cultural institution, presided over by Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés, will carry out next September 4 in the Cuban capital the first edition of the Propositions Festival, an alternative space of respect for human diversity and nature.
Read MoreIn the group, made up of children between the ages of eight and fourteen, the rule is that once a child reaches their age limit, those members are replaced by other children who are studying at the accordion academy directed by the maestro. The group’s international premiere took place in 1999 at the Washington Symphony Hall with a successful engagement that would propel them to countless cultural venues across the Americas, Europe and Asia. (28 photos)
Read MoreThe Cuban summer is its second month and a full schedule of cultural activities in the capital is underway. Here are some of the listings for music, dance, visual art, theater, etc., for the month of August.
Read More“The Garden and Gallery of Endearment” is the name Hector Gallo Portieles gave to his outdoor art exhibition of installations and sculptures, and a gallery located within the walls of his apartment in the Alamar community, on the eastern edge of Havana. In these displays, he transforms into works of art —sculpture, poetry and philosophy— a collection of thrown away objects.
Read MoreFormer President Fidel Castro presented the book “Por todos los caminos de la Sierra: La Victoria estratégica” (All roads lead to the Sierra: The Strategic victory) which compiles the story of the offensive of the army of Fulgencio Batista against the guerrilla forces he led in the summer of 1958. The events covered were the prelude to the counter offensive that would take Castro to power in January 1959.
Read MoreAs a farewell to the 2009-2010 academic year, the University Student Federation (FEU) organized a concert on the steps of the University of Havana. Pop singer David Blanco and his band were the main act. (24 photos)
Read MoreJust like Cuba, the young woman confronts prejudices, the political labels that were coined back then, gossip and the ill-intentions of neighbors. Despite this —sitting on top of the tractor that she drives— Lisanka feels free, independent, empowered, able to decide her own life.
Read MoreJust in from Cuba Absolutely is their cultural calendar for the month of July in Havana as well as a special on the annual carnival in Santiago de Cuba which takes place at the end of the month.
Read MoreOn this occasion a group from Santiago from Cuba —Vudu Haitiano, musicians who maintain the traditions of their ancestors— was enjoyed along with the modeling of clothes and swimsuits along a small runway. Though everything was quite modest, it was appreciated by the Old Havana public. (21 photos)
Read MoreOliver Stone has been known for making movies about controversial personalities ranging from Nixon and “W” to Fidel and Jim Morrison (singer for The Doors) in such a way that he asks the viewer to “like” or at least show compassion for the protagonist. South of the Border is no different although less focused on one individual.
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