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Art does not admit indulgence

Getting through to Nelson Domínguez might seem a difficult task if we keep in mind that he is an extremely hard-working person and who carries his paintbrushes on the shoulder to leave evidence of what happens around him. However, a single phone call was needed to arrange a meeting. The day? Nelson said any day; the hour?, very early in the morning; the place?, at Oficios gallery. Read More

X Alfonso: the big winner again

As it happened in the 2005 edition, musician X Alfonso took the first laurels at the 2006 Lucas Awards, for Best Video Clip of the Year, with "Una interrogante" (A question), directed by the artist himself, Best Direction and Best Fusion Music Video Clip. Read More

Relationships and circumstances

According to how things are, nothing can really surprise us on a stage. Or almost nothing, I don't want to be so absolute, perhaps tomorrow will appear a giraffe with diamond earrings singing an aria of Monteverdi and I won't have any more choice than to fling my mouth open. While the giraffe is still backstage, at least we will enjoy more moderate shows, but sufficiently interesting as to be distinguished among a theatrical panorama pretty much attached to conventions and routines. Read More

Cuba launches writings on insurrection

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 30th of November uprising in the island, two books, one website and several multimedia have been launched with diverse points of view on the historic insurrection. Read More

Silvio Rodriguez celebrates 60th birthday concert bash

Silvio Rodriguez, one of the icons of the Latin American political song, celebrated his 60th birthday along with a whole host of Cuban signer-song writers, friends and family. Read More

Cuban influence in Angolan arts recognized

The formation of artists in Cuba and in other nations brought new tendencies to the Angolan fine arts, experts quoted by the local media considered in Luanda. Angolan investigator, professor and painter Jorge Gumbe stated that despite that influence the local fine artists are specially encouraged by the essential elements of their national culture. Read More

Cultural Gala held to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Granma landing

A cultural gala to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landing of the Granma yacht and the foundation of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) was held Friday evening in Havana. Read More

Silvio in the 1960s

The 1960s were like a Cabala. Its radical rebelliousness and its slovenly aspect showed a way to achieve a superior world and find the meaning of the human existence. After that decade nothing could be the same. Read More

Havana Jazz Festival opens thursday

The Havana International Jazz Plaza 2006 festival is set to take place from November 30 to December 3 with the participation of musicians from eleven foreign countries and a hefty Cuban representation. Read More

Camagüey wins Great Prize at national magic festival

The Teatro Cubano de la Magia, Camagueys company of magicians won the Great Prize at the 12th National Festival Ánfora 2006, that wound up in Las Tunas city, some 670 kilometres east of Havana - after a week of performances. Read More

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