French and Cuban Ministers of Culture, Franck Riester and Alpidio Alonso, respectively, recognized today in Paris the historical ties that bind their two countries and the role of culture in building bridges between the two nations.
Omara Portuondo receives Latin Grammy Music Excellence Award
HAVANA, Nov 14 (ACN) Outstanding Cuban artist Omara Portuondo was awarded with the Latin Grammy Award for Musical Excellence, a distinction that recognizes her artistic career.
International delegations to attend Havana's 500th anniversary
Representatives and delegations from different countries will participate in the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the village of San Cristobal de La Habana, founded on November 16, 1519.
Cuban musicians to attend Ciudad Cancion festival in Venezuela
In the voices of singer-songwriters Yaima Orozco, from Santa Clara, a member of La Trovuntivitis, and Mauricio Figueiral, from Havana, the Cuban trova will be represented at the Ciudad Cancion festival, to be held November 12-20 in Caracas, Venezuela.
Sao Paulo Forum insists on the need for integration in Latin America
With a call for unity, articulation and concerted contribution of political forces, leaders and social activists from Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight against the neoliberal push, the meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum Working Group took place at Havana´s Convention Center.
Heaven at hand in Havana´s Galiano Street
Strange cobwebs have been hanging for a few days on Havana´s Galiano Street, officially Italia Avenue, with the constant question of what they will be.
Spain awards Historian of Havana Eusebio Leal
The Spanish government awarded today the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, the highest of the civil orders to be granted in Spain, to PhD Eusebio Leal, historian of Havana.
Quebec film show opens in Havana
With a selection of the latest films from the only majority French-speaking region in North America, the Quebec Film Exhibition opens this Wednesday in Havana.
Spanish actor Paco Leon and Jazz Vila Projects celebrate 500th anniversary of Havana
Spanish comedian Paco Leon, known in Cuba for his role as El Luisma in the TV series Aida, will be one of the collaborators of the 3rd edition of the piece Farandula 500, a gift from the theater company Jazz Vila Projects to the 500th anniversary of Havana.
Cuban minister of higher education visits Vietnam
Cuba's Minister of Higher Education, Jose Ramon Saborido Loidi, is making a working visit to Vietnam aimed at continuing to strengthen educational exchange between the two nations.
Raúl and Díaz-Canel pay posthumous tribute to Alicia Alonso
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, attended the funeral honors of prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, in the Grand Theater that bears her name in this capital.
Havana City historian Eusebio Leal elected member of AAA&S in US
Havana City Historian Eusebio Leal, one of Cuba's most recognized intellectuals, is now a member of the important American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S).
25th Ibero-American Culture Festival program to be presented
The program of the 25th Ibero-American Culture Festival 2019, to be held in the Cuban eastern province of Holguin from October 24-30, will be presented today to the press at the Tryp Habana Libre Hotel, in this city.
Young Sahrawis to study at Cuban universities
Twenty Sahrawi youngsters will arrive in Cuba to study in different specialties of Higher Education, diplomatic sources reported.
Chucho Valdes, the National Symphony Orchestra and more Cubans nominated to Latin Grammy 2019
The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced among the nominees to the 20th Latin Grammy Awards, considered the most influential recognitions in the Latin music industry, several Cuban artists, including pianist and composer Chucho Valdes.