Music
Maraguán Artistic Group from the University of Camaguey, Cuba to perform in Chile
The Maraguán Artistic Group from the University of Camaguey, travel to Chile for the first time in its XXI International tour. A symbol of the amateur artists movement from the FEU (Spanish for University Students Federation), the group left after offering a performance at the FITCUBA 2008 Tourism International Festival, in the Morro-Cabaña Park from Havana.
Submitted by nesy on Tue, 2008-05-13 07:19.
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Posted in Travel & Tourism | Arts & Culture | Camagüey | Caribbean | Dance | Destinations | international | Music | Society | South America | read more | 52 reads »
Silvio Rodríguez Returned to Karl Marx Theater to Offer a Concert in Cuban Capital
After three years of his last performance for the public of the Cuban capital, the maximum exponent of the protest song in Cuba, Silvio Rodríguez, returned to Karl Marx Theater to offer a concert.
Submitted by nesy on Mon, 2008-05-12 08:17.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Havana | Music | national | personalities | Society | read more | 62 reads »
Andy Montañez and Manolito Simonet to Perform at Cubadisco 2008
The salsa music of Puerto Rican Andy Montañez and the son music of Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco will provide the entertainment for the closing activity of Cubadisco 2008 at the José Martí Tribuna Antimperialista.
Submitted by nesy on Mon, 2008-05-12 08:12.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | Central America | culture an traditions | Havana | international | Music | personalities | Society | read more | 65 reads »
New CD-DVD of film about of the legendary Cuban musician: Benny Moré
The Cuban record label BIS Music from ARTEX and Capitol Entertainment have joined this time to offer us their musical and visual version of the Cuban film Benny More, from director José Luis Sánchez, which became a box office success in Cuba and caused opposing and heated controversies around its script and production.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-10 08:21.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Havana | history | Music | national | personalities | Society | read more | 105 reads »
Cuban music group "Klimax" in 17th edition of St. Lucia Jazz Festival
Cuban music group "Klimax" is participating at the 17th edition of St. Lucia Jazz Festival, organized every year in that island of the Eastern Caribbean, until May 11, Cuban News Agency -AIN- reported.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-10 08:14.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | Destinations | international | Music | personalities | Society | read more | 90 reads »
2008 Cubadisco: From the Opera to Cabo Verde Four International Awards
Four sound pieces, circulated during the past two years, were distinghished with the 2008 Cubadisco International Award, because of the cultural importance of their contents.
Submitted by nesy on Thu, 2008-05-08 08:07.
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Posted in Africa | Arts & Culture | Caribbean | Destinations | Education | international | Music | Society | read more | 93 reads »
Famous Cuban Ethnologist Miguel Barnet to Hold a Talk with Young Researchers at the Romerías de Mayo
There young people think about the art they are making and turn their gaze back to history to save everything that is beautiful and useful. The famous Cuban ethnologist, Miguel Barnet, president of the UNEAC, shared the session with the participants.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-05-07 03:04.
Posted in Editorial Articles | Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Dance | Destinations | history | Holguín | international | Music | Society | read more | 80 reads »
Posted in Editorial Articles | Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Dance | Destinations | history | Holguín | international | Music | Society | read more | 80 reads »
Cuban popular music orchestra Los Van Van rocked the audience in Argentina
The rhythm of Cuban popular music orchestra Los Van Van rocked the audience attending the second of eight concerts scheduled in Argentina, local media reported.
Submitted by nesy on Mon, 2008-05-05 07:56.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | international | Music | personalities | Society | South America | read more | 81 reads »
"Longest Rumba in the World" is one of the most outstanding events of Cubadisco 2008 International Fair.
The "Longest Rumba in the World" is one of the most outstanding events of Cubadisco 2008 International Fair. Hundreds of Cuban drummers and folklore dancers began a marathon rumba (over 300 hours) in Holguin that will extend to the entire country. It began last midnight Friday.
Submitted by nesy on Mon, 2008-05-05 06:38.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Dance | Destinations | Music | national | Society | read more | 82 reads »
Culture Minister of Guinea-Bissau Confirms Attendance at Cubadisco 2008
The Culture Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Maria Aduatu Djalo Nandingna, has confirmed her participation in the International Fair Cubadisco 2008, set for May 17th through the 25th in the Cuban capital.
Submitted by nesy on Sun, 2008-05-04 07:40.
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Posted in Africa | Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Havana | international | Music | personalities | Society | read more | 84 reads »
Casa de las Américas, Cuba: Memory of the continent, will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary
"Today, I don´t want to be away from home and the tree:"Silvio Rodríguez
It would be no exaggeration to say that the Casa de las Americas cultural institution, which is celebrating its 49th anniversary these days, is considered home by those who work there.
Submitted by nesy on Sun, 2008-05-04 07:32.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Education | Havana | history | international | Literature | Music | Society | read more | 95 reads »
Cuba Resonates at French Fair
Musicians from eastern Cuba and craftsmen from the National Cultural Assets Fund have been successfully participating at the Besancon International Fair in northeastern France, taking place April 26-May 4.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-03 10:25.
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Posted in Travel & Tourism | Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Europe | history | international | Music | Society | read more | 69 reads »
The Cuban's Singer-Songwriter Silvio Rodríguez Back in Concert at the Karl Marx
A look back at a good part of his almost 40 years of songwriting will be featured on singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez’ return to the Karl Marx Theater on May 9.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-03 06:57.
Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Events | Havana | Music | national | personalities | Society | read more | 79 reads »
Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Events | Havana | Music | national | personalities | Society | read more | 79 reads »
Hundreds of Cuban drummers and folklore dancers will begin a marathon rumba (over 300 hours) in Holguin.
Hundreds of Cuban drummers and folklore dancers will begin a marathon rumba (over 300 hours) in Holguin that will extend to the entire country.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-03 05:04.
Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Events | history | Holguín | Music | national | Society | read more | 57 reads »
Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Events | history | Holguín | Music | national | Society | read more | 57 reads »
Cuba has a new political leader but the Buena Vista Social Club lives on, thanks to 12 brilliant musicians.
Cuba has a new political leader but the Buena Vista Social Club lives on, thanks to 12 brilliant musicians, including four from the group made famous in the Wim Wenders' documentary featuring American guitarist Ry Cooder as he delved into Havana's pre-Castro musical past.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-05-03 04:47.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Europe | Havana | international | Music | personalities | Society | read more | 64 reads »

