For us it’s primarily an art to be enjoyed by looking at it. It doesn’t try to make you think or reflect; it’s merely to be observed. It’s for the public to enjoy and be remembered later as something nice or interesting, nothing more. That’s why I gave it that name, “Ojos” (Eyes).
Read MoreWork with human bodies as expressive materials is usually realized through actions or performances, with “living statues” being one of the most common approaches to this art form. We interview Alexander Legro Castillo, director of the group Allegro Teatro.
Read MoreAs Tesis de Menta launches its fourth album, Luz, the group’s leader Roberto Perdomo allows us a closer look at this rock band. As he said, “Pablo Milanés is to me one of the best singers in the world and to share our music with him was great.”
Read MoreIsel Calzadilla Acosta is a woman, a mother, a professional and a lesbian. One day, full of expectations, she thought about creating a project that would bring together a group of people similar to herself – though always respecting diversity.
Read MoreVery few families who are part of the Cuban nationality are without at least one member among the beneficiaries of the trail of corruption, patronage and opportunism that characterized the Republic (from 1902-1959) and later the Cuban Revolution.
Read MoreSpanish musician Carlos Aransay is the director of Coro Cervantes in England and a lover of Cuban culture. Concerning the island, he says, “Cuba always makes me smile and gives me life.” He tries to come each year to work with Cuban musicians.
Read MoreFor some time now, flamenco has been a part of the Cuban music and dance stages. Today we interview Andres Correa, known as “the flamenco voice of Cuba.” He told us, “Unfortunately, many of our flamenco artists have chosen to immigrate in search of opportunity.”
Read MoreWriter, poet and essayist Jorge Brooks is also the manager of “Danza Contemporanea de Cuba” (the Cuban Contemporary Dance company), the most international troupe on the island. Reflecting on the arts, Brooks said, “You have to understand that art is a product that is sold.”
Read MoreMario Roman Reyes (Mario Maraca or Quijá) was a member of Fiesta Campesino and used to play traditional music in Jaguey Grande, Matanzas. One day a commission from Havana came to evaluate the group and then disbanded it.
Read MoreWe bring you part two of our interview with Easton, a native of Salt Lake City, Utah who lives in New York City studying at Sarah Lawrence University. Easton has participated actively with the Occupy Wall Street movement and studied for four months last year in Cuba.
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