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Cuban Artists Arrive in Venezuela Today

Cuban cultural figures arrived today in Venezuela to honor Commander Hugo Chavez, who died on March 5 in Caracas, reported the Prensa Latina.

Remembering Cuba’s King of Rhythm, Benny Moré

The National Folkloric Group, held numerous activities over six days at its local paying tribute to Benny Moré, who, rightly, was called the King of Rhythm and greatest son musician in Cuba. The artists in the photos are Cuba Rumba, Los Nani and Obba-Ilu. (26 photos)

Cuban Rockers to Perform in Texas

Cuban rock bands Agonizer, Escape, and Ancestro will perform in the famous US rock festival “South by South West,” in the US city of Austin, Texas.

Cuba’s All Female Vocal Luna Ensemble

We’re distinguished for being the only choral formation on the island composed exclusively of women. Since there are no men, we take advantage of their absence. We’re also trying to reintroduce the female figure in composition, and from every angle.

China’s Wu Opera Performs in Cuba

The Wu Opera, from China’s Zhejiang Province, performed in the Spring Festival in Havana’s Chinatown as part of the troupe’s tour of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Peace & Love Festival Coming to Havana

Without specifying a date, the popular musician X Alfonso announced to Prensa Latina that he will soon be performing at the third annual “Peace and Love” alternative music festival at the Salon Rosado de la Tropical (programmed for March 8-9).

‘Cuba Aqui’ Project Presented in Germany

The cultural project “Cuba Aqui” opened in the exhibition hall of the Cervantes Institute in the German city of Bremen, announced the Cuba Embassy in that European country today.

Quintana Roo Troupe Performs with Cuban National Ballet

The Ballet de Camara of Quintana Roo, Mexico and the Cuban National Ballet performed last weekend together in both Havana and Pinar del Rio. The Mexican ballet performed The Night of the Mayas as well as El Muelle (the Quay). The Cuban dancers performed Pas de Deux El Cisne Negro and Quijote. (29 photos)

Havana Cinemateca Films in March 2013

The following is the March 2013 monthly calendar of film showings at the Cinemateca de Cuba which includes the Charles Chaplin theater and the Charlot videoteca, both located on 23rd St. between 10th and 12th in Havana’s Vedado District.

Walking, Eating… and Reading

“Next week I’m going there with my old lady to hang out a little, eat some chicken and look at a few books.” That was what I heard a man saying to his friend recently on the bus. We were en route to downtown Havana and passed by the Morro Cabaña Complex, the main site of the Havana International Book Fair.