Culture

The Strange Case of Cuba’s Gilbert Man

Cuban USB drives – the people’s Internet – are now carrying the graphic details of the massive police operation conducted some weeks ago, when the well-known reggaeton music promoter Gilbert Man (a Cuban citizen holding ID card number 86060806804, issued to Gilberto Martinez Suarez on March 14, 2014) was arrested.

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Cuba’s 2015 Book Fair is Nearing

Cuba’s International Book Fair (February 12–22 in Havana) is nearing. Readers and non-readers, young and not-so-young, families looking for an affordable means of recreation, in short, the great mass of people that makes a habit of attending these regular events and fairs are ready, waiting for the whistle start.

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Cuba’s First Two-Keyboard Organ

I am French and have just returned from a two-month visit to Havana, where I had the opportunity to witness the assembly of an organ. The organ was donated by Switzerland to Havana’s oldest church – the Church of the Holy Spirit located at the intersection of Cuba and Acosta streets.(29 photos)

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The Last Act (video)

The sleeping character is tormented by successive nightmares that lead him to take a supposed “medicine” to alleviate his sorrow. A short video by Harold Rensoli.

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Spanish Ballet at Havana’s Marti Theater

Since its re-opening in 2014, Havana’s Marti Theater has surprised us with artful and powerful performances. This time around, Cuba’s Spanish Ballet Company – a dance ensemble that will be celebrating 28 years of existence next April – was responsible for the performance we enjoyed. (29 photos)

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