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Eme Alfonso Concert on Friday Nov. 6

Havana Contemporary Music Festival

The Contemporary Music Festival that began in Havana on Saturday continues through Sunday November 8 when the National Symphony Orchestra plays at the closing concert at the Amadeo Roldan Theater. The festival began in 1984 and is sponsored by the Cuban Association of Writers and Artists (UNEAC) and the Cuban Music Institute.

Santiago Feliú in Concert

Last week we were treated to a great concert with Santiago Feliú. Not everyone appreciates a singer who identifies with a public that likes long hair, beards, shorts, long skirts and loose fitting clothes and sandals, as they sit on the floor and enjoy good music.

Celebrating Cuba Culture Day

October 20 is a special day for the Cuban people. It is said that on this date in 1869, the national hymn was sung for the first time. Beyond forced interpretations, most people born on this island truly respect Cuban Culture Day – wherever they are.

Backflow: An Artistic Vision of Water & Movement

Together they provide a vision of water in movement. The sensation of a drop on one’s skin or of one’s feet on wet sand. Undulation, churning, splashing. Irresistible, overwhelming, formidable. “Backflow” transmits a sense of marvel from something as simple as water.

Galicia, Spain to Boost Cuba’s Cinema

Spain’s Galician Audiovisual Consortium will increase its support for cinema in Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela and Andalusia, as part of the Roots Program, by increasing financing in 2010 for co-productions and the holding of cycles with the benefited films.

Manu Chao Returns to Cuba

“I came for Manu Chao; I like his songs a lot. I’ve been following him since he was with the group Mano Negra. Every time he comes I’ll be there to hear him. The last time he came with a group and performed at the Anti-Imperialist Bandstand. Today was lighter but more serious, though the lyrics and the music were the same. I liked it just as much,” said Mariela.