Cuba’s Buena Fe Duo with HT
The members of the popular Cuban duo Buena Fe (Israel Rojas and Yoel Martinez) assured us that the best and worst aspects of their people will be in their songs – translated into the language of music.
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Choreographer & Director Rosario Cardenas
We interviewed Rosario Cardenas, a choreographer and the director of her own company, the renowned Danza Combinatoria. For this artist, dancers are creators as long as they participate actively in the creative processes of their works.
Cuban Artist Fabian Fernandez Gonzalez
HT interviewed the visual artist Fabian Fernandez Gonzalez, the creator of an interesting pictorial work that has been exhibited in the circuit of galleries extending across the island, as well as in shows in other countries.
Singer Maggie Carles & Her Love for Cuba
“To those that hear my music clandestinely, I thank them for their boldness and affection. Let’s hope that someday they can listen to it freely on the radio and that the generations who aren’t familiar with me will learn about my existence, and not only through their parents.”
Artist Leo D’lazaro: In the Eye of the Hurricane
HT interviewed Leo D´lazaro, a visual artist and the creator of a very special place in Old Havana: “The Eye of the Hurricane” studio/gallery, which is visited by many passersby who cannot escape the surprise of discovering its originality.
Cuba Soprano Barbara Llanes on Her Career
Cuban soprano Barbara Llanes has participated in important musical initiatives on the island such as the recording of Jose Maria Vitier’s “Misa Cubana” (Cuban Mass), in addition to critically acclaimed concerts as a soloist with the National Symphonic Orchestra of Cuba.
Interview with Cuban Dancer Lienz Chang
Lienz Chang is one of the greats produced by Cuban Ballet. Today he is the ‘Maitre’ of the La Scala Theater Ballet of Milan, Italy.
Josué Tacoronte & Skpao: Music to Dance and Fall in Love
Cuban guitarist Josué Tacoronte speaks with HT about his studies and career on the island and most recently in Mexico.
HT Interviews Cuba Guitarist Eduardo Martin
“I’ve never believed in competitions as definers of talent. In that sense I don’t believe they define anything. In art, the races are about long distance, not speed. No one finishes first or last because the goals are always on the horizon.”
In Defense of Flamenco in Cuba
HT interviews Danny Villalonga, currently one of the most applauded male figures of flamenco in Cuba. He is the principal dancer and director of the “Ecos” dance troupe.