Chucho Valdes takes stage at Warner Theatre

<p style="text-align: justify;">10/29/2010. His latest musical gift to the world is “Chucho’s Steps,” recorded with the Afro-Cuban Messengers following seven years of experimentation. The result is a collection of eight remarkable numbers encompassing jazz, bop, swing and Afro-Cuban ritual music. The title alludes to the mathematical scheme of John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” answered by Valdes in parallel improvisations and variations. The winner of seven Grammy Awards and too many honors to cite, this Cuban national treasure and his extraordinary group will perform all eight original compositions at Warner Theatre as part of his first U.S. tour in seven years. It will be an evening to savor. Read More

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DPRK vice marshal in Cuba to enhance military ties

<p style="text-align: justify;">Vice Marshal Ri Yong Ho of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) started a five-day visit to Cuba Friday to strengthen bilateral military ties. Read More

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International Fair of Havana FIHAV 2010 Begins on Monday

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.30 - 14:47:47 / [email protected]. Havana, Cuba.- Everything is almost ready for the beginning of the 28th International Fair of Havana FIHAV 2010 scheduled for the Expocuba Exhibition Center from November 1 to 6 with the participation of nearly 1,200 companies and 2,700 businesspeople from 50 countries. According to figures released by the event’s organizing committee, almost 12,000 square meters have been contracted for the exhibition. Spain, Canada and China will be the countries with the largest representations. Read More

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Cuba Suffers Second Loss at Women’s World Volleyball Championship

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.30 - 14:58:44 / [email protected]. Cuba Suffers Second Loss at Women’s World Volleyball Championship Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban national women’s volleyball team lost to Germany in straight sets on Saturday during the second day of competitions of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women’s World Championship that began on Friday and runs through November 14 in several Japanese cities. Read More

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