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. Read More

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In Havana, Cuba: Mexican Documentaries, Project "Ambulante"

Next Thursday, May 8, Havanas Charles Chaplin Hall will host the opening of project "Ambulante", real documentary festival, promoted in Mexico by two young filmmakers, actors Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna. Read More

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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. Read More

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Haiti faces a "major crisis" if international donors fail to provide urgent aid to help feed its poor.

"It is not so important how much money we are able to raise for our cause," Pedro Medrano, the WFP director for Latin America and the Caribbean, told a news conference. "The question is how much the international community and all of us are prepared to pay for not doing what needs to be done." Read More

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Fidel Castro, 50 Years as Commander in Chief

This May 3rd, Fidel Castro turns 50 years as Commander in Chief of the Cuban Revolution, rank granted by the highest direction of the Revolutionary Movement 26 of July (M26-7) in meeting held in Altos de Mompié, Sierra Maestra mountain, and since then on he has maintained that hierarchy by sovereign will of his followers. Read More

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The novel "In the sky with diamonds", by the Cuban writer Senel Paz to achieve Casa de América Latina Award in Lisbon

The novel En el cielo con diamantes (In the sky with diamonds), by the Cuban writer Senel Paz, achieved the Literary Creation Award from the Casa de América Latina in Lisbon, according to sources from the organizing committee of the event. Read More

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An it Criticizes to the Whashington Post and a Favorable Opinion to Cuba

I strongly take exception to the harsh and aggressive tone of the April 28 editorial bashing Cuba and elevating Colombia as "democratic. Read More

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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. Read More

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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. Read More

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The Pope said priests faced 'great obstacles' in their evangelisation efforts in Cuba

The Pope said priests faced 'great obstacles' in their evangelisation efforts in Cuba, and praised the dedication of clergy there, he hoped Cuba would allow the Roman Catholic Church more access to the media in the communist country. Read More

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