The news of the death of Adalberto Alvarez, victim of COVID-19, during the dawn hours, September 1, was a brutal blow to those who, on and beyond our island, danced, sang and enjoyed his music, which bore the purest essences of the Cuban soul
september 3, 2021@ 09:09:40 | Pedro de la Hoz
When the event opened November 12, another eloquent figure was announced: 892 artists and intellectuals from 42 countries had signed a statement supporting the Biennial. Can so many people be wrong?
november 24, 2021@ 10:11:56 | Pedro de la Hoz
One year since October 17, 2019, when we bid Alicia Alonso farewell, her presence is here, there, and everywhere, in performances, exhibitions, concerts… and, above all, in the living memory of her people
october 21, 2020@ 14:10:38 | Pedro de la Hoz
Irreducible resistance is a vocation. To resist is to advance. To strengthen the soul of all Cubans, of all Cuban women. The symbols that drive us will give rise to a culture of responsibility, of a sense of belonging, of unity. Such is the forge and destiny of our identity
december 27, 2023@ 07:12:04 | Pedro de la Hoz
During the meeting with the Union of Cuban Writers and Artists, discussed were topics such as the application of science in the creation and distribution of audiovisual and radio productions, as part of the agenda for monitoring and updating agreements reached at the organization’s Ninth Congress
december 27, 2019@ 08:12:30 | Pedro de la Hoz
The Bard Conservatory Orchestra will tour Cuba, June 4-9. Award-winning U.S. pianist Peter Serkin will perform the final piece of each concert
may 30, 2016@ 09:05:50 | Pedro de la Hoz
The pianist combines traditional Cuban styles, especially the rhythms of montunos and tumbaos, with jazz and classical music
may 31, 2021@ 08:05:42 | Pedro de la Hoz
Sergio Vitier, one of Cuba's most versatile and authentic musicians, died May 1 in Havana, at age 68
may 4, 2016@ 11:05:38 | Pedro de la Hoz
Fidel felt the need to dialectically summarize what the scope and perspective of revolutionary action should be. As a Marxist-Leninist who did not adhere to paralyzing dogmas or sterile schemas, and a deeply-rooted and solidly committed follower of Martí, the leader of the Cuban Revolution had consolidated a holistic view of reality and, with his personal example at the forefront, had managed to make advances even in the most difficult circumstances.
december 7, 2017@ 14:12:56 | Pedro de la Hoz
Roberto Fernández Retamar (1930-2019) advocated for, and was, amilitant intellectual, not simply critical, or merely committed, but an organic part of the revolutionary movement
august 7, 2019@ 16:08:32 | Pedro de la Hoz