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Baracoa, Cuba 6-Months after Ike

Baracoa, Guantanamo, a lovely coastal town in northeastern Cuba, was seriously affected in 2008 by two weather events. First a surprise sea surge in March hit and then the furry of Hurricane Ike in September. A total of 6,157 homes in the municipality were damaged in one way or another, of which 3,459 have been repaired. Havana Times takes a look at the reconstruction work.

Of the homes with partial structural damage 64.2 percent have been repaired, and 14.2 percent of the totally destroyed homes have been rebuilt.

Bellita & Jazztumbata

Bellita had star guests; these included vibraphonist Tamara Castañeda, who also shined on congas; violinist Miguel Reyes, who played like a hyped-up Pied Piper, since even the mice wanted to listen; and Lucía Huergo, another important female figure within the realm of musical composition.

Terry Fox Run: Cuba

Downtown Havana’s Prado Street filled with people last Saturday on the first day of spring, as the Capitolio Building was both the starting and finishing lines for the annual Terry Fox Run. Despite the rain, or perhaps because of its presence, the event was more touching than in previous years.

Louvre Paintings along Havana Bay

People interact with the works, they exchange opinions, debate, take pictures. They come alone, with their families or with friends. The center of attention is the exhibition “Images of the Louvre: Six Centuries of European Painting.” Without a doubt, it’s a great occasion to take a walk near the sea and admire great art.

Roberto Carcasses Presents New CD

Roberto Carcasses’ dreamy new jazz CD, “Matizar” was presented on March 15 at the Casa de las Americas Cultural Institution in Havana. Robertico was accompanied on the special evening by the band Interactivo including Yusa, Yandy Martinez, Raul Verdecia, Francis del Rio, Adel González and Descemer Bueno, co-author of one of the songs on the CD. Caridad captures the musicians and audience reaction for HT readers.

Cuba in World Baseball Classic II

While things didn’t turn out as most Cubans wanted, the island’s team in World Baseball Classic II managed a 4-2 record before being eliminated from the tournament, just shy of the semifinals. Frederich Cepeda was Cuba’s top hitter, seconded by Yoennis Cespedes.

Skizoo at the Maxim Rock

Red walls, lots of smoke, colored lights, youth wearing black army boots and wanting to release a little energy. That was the setting awaiting the Spanish rock group Skizoo at the packed Maxim Rock Club in Havana. They also played at the Pinar del Rio Rock Festival.

Their CDs have won them both critical and public recognition, with their performances loaded with positive messages.

Not many bands come to our island with the aim of sharing their music with Cubans, but for many it’s the best way to assess the quality of artists – listening to them live.

Havana Photo Spread

Havana is a cosmopolitan city that draws visitors from around the world. It’s also a place that Cubans from other provinces like to visit or need to go for meetings, business or paper work. Photographer Elio Delgado treats us to a photo spread of the capital city.

Balconies & Clothes Lines

White sheets, decorated ones, big towels and tablecloths, pants, socks and underwear, all form part of this immense and mysterious garden we show on our balconies.

Havana Jazz Plaza 2009

The 25th edition Havana Jazz Plaza Festival took place from February 12-15. The event had nine venues in the capital and two side-venues at the Varadero Beach Resort. Havana Times photographer Caridad brings you some great photos from some of the many concerts, including the premiere performance of Chucho Valdes’ new band Akokan Ire.