Fortunately for Havana, the usual infringements against the natural or built environment and the poor use of urban spaces are counterpoised by a force of greater intelligence, a positive energy that is rebuilding harmony on the unquestionable cornerstones of beauty.
Read MoreIn a concert titled “Better Alone,” on a stage full of instruments – each of which he can embrace at will (a trumpet, guitar, bass, conga drums, piano or cornet) – the Cuban showman gleamed in all his histrionic capacity: he danced, sang, cracked jokes and told stories of love and indifference through monologues, performance and songs.
Read MoreA series of four documentaries on the life of Cuban musician Benny Moré will be premiered on September 10 in Cuban movie theatres as part of the tribute for the 90th anniversary of the birth of the singer dubbed the “King of Rhythm.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of hullabaloo these days over a concert with popular Colombian-born singer Joanes set for September 20 at Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution. Those who dream of a pre-revolutionary Cuba are in rage that a fellow Latino who lives in Miami would dare to perform in the “communist” country they would love to destroy.
Read MoreThe popular fusion band Interactivo led by pianist Roberto Carcasses will play a concert on Calle Chacon facing the La Maestranza Park in Old Havana on Friday August 28 at 11:00 p.m.
See the Havana Times feature on Interactivo at http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=6387
Read MoreFresh off his first European tour, talented jazz trumpet player Alexander Abreu and his band, Havana d’Primera, plays at the Casa de la Musica in Miramar on Tuesday August 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreWith the upcoming Juanes Peace Concert in Havana just under a month away, Juan Formell, director of the famous Van Van salsa orchestra, said his popular dance band was invited to perform at the event. In South Florida, conservative Cuban-American exile groups strongly oppose any cultural exchange with Cuba.
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