The Association of Musicians of the Cuban Writers and Artists Association (Uneac by its Spanish acronym) presented its Annual Recognition Award for Lifetime Achievement to composer and pianist Jose Maria Vitier, and to violinist Rafael Lay Bravo, director of the Aragon Orchestra.
At the Ruben Martinez Villena Hall, the work of both artists was highlighted, where family trees, artistic sensitivity and a connection with the sounds of the Island converge.
Cuba ready to host International Festival “Jazz Plaza”
On January 21 to 28, the musically creative city of Santiago de Cuba will host for the sixth time the International Festival “Jazz Plaza”.
Cuba will host exhibition of Dominican films
The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) will host a showcase of Dominican movies in honor of the 65th anniversary of Cuban cinema on March 24.
Cuban record label announces events for 2024
The Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (EGREM) published a list of events scheduled for 2024, which marks the entity’s 60th anniversary.
39th Jazz Plaza Festival: a musical bridge between peoples
With around 184 concerts in Havana and another 74 in the city of Santiago de Cuba by more than 60 national and foreign bands, the 39th International Jazz Plaza Festival will be consolidated as a musical bridge between different peoples of the world.
4th edition of project Natur-Arte 2024 kicks off today in Havana
The 4th edition of Natur-Arte 2024, an alternative project based on art and nature, focusing on culture and all its manifestations, begins in Havana on January 5 until January 7.
Cuban Writers and Artists Association to begin organizing for its 10th Congress
HAVANA, Cuba, Dec 29 (ACN) The National Council of the Cuban Writers and Artists Association ( UNEAC by its Spanish acronym) will begin the process towards its 10th Congress on January 11, to analyze the main challenges facing Cuban culture.
Cuban Writers and Artists Association presents Villanueva Critics' Awards
The Criticism and Research Section of the Association of Stage Artists of the Cuban Writers and Artists Association (Uneac by its Spanish acronym) has chosen the best theatrical and dance shows of 2023 for the Villanueva Critics' Awards.
Havana to host international dance competition Ballet Beyond Borders
From January 9 to 13, 2024, Havana will host the Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) event, an international dance festival and competition that promotes cultural exchange through that artistic manifestation.
Las Tunas province celebrates the triumph of the Revolution
Popular bands will perform in this province as part of the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution.
In Cuba, culture goes for everyone
Humor, music, dancing, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and other options describe this 2023, which bids farewell with the slogan "Cuba is Culture".
Miguel Barnet earns National Cultural Heritage Award
Writer and ethnologist Miguel Barnet Lanza received the 2023 National Cultural Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extensive research work for the benefit of our identity values and the promotion of Cuban culture.
Creative Writing Contest, a literary alliance between Cuba and Russia
The Cuba-Russia Creative Writing Contest, proposed by the University of Matanzas (UM) and the Moscow Linguistic University, encourages reading and writing among people in the 16 to 35 age group.
Hermanos Saiz Association awards scholarships to young Cuban creators
The National Directorate of the Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS by its Spanish acronym) granted the "Kingdom of this world" scholarship to eight projects of young creators to support through direct financing the work of its members.
“Strawberry and Chocolate”: 30 years of a film that Cuba embraced
For three decades, Cuban cinema has boasted a movie that broke all the molds of its time: Strawberry and Chocolate, which we should always turn to for the sake of understanding and tolerance.