Valdés, born in 1934, began her career in the 1950s writing and singing boleros and quintessential songs from the filin movement, which brought her international recognition.
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In this 22nd anniversary, the institution has a catalogue with over 500 titles, as well as a considerable number of magazines and comic books that have been quite an event in recent Book Fairs. Read More
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to participate in the Fourth Petrocaribe Summit that takes place in the central city of Cienfuegos on Friday. Read More
The 60th anniversary of the first literacy campaign for blind people in Cuba has arrived. It was directed by blind educator Zacarías Alvisa and it was carried out by means of the radio. Read More
The 5th of January 2008 the Havana University, and with it the higher education in Cuba, will reach its 280th anniversary of its foundation. From its beginnings as Royal and Pontifice in 1728 and later on secularized in 1842. Read More
Haitian President Rene Preval arrived in Cuba to attend the Fourth Petrocaribe Summit to take place in the city of Cienfuegos on December 21. Read More
