Jesús Gómez Cairo and Marcos Urbay: 2018 National Music Award Laureates

Havana, December 30 (RHC)—Music expert and researcher Jesús Gómez Cairo and trumpet player Marcos Antonio Urbay received the 2018 National Music Award in recognition of a life-time dedicated to music... More


Fernando Alonso: Father of Cuban Ballet

Havana, December 27th (RHC)-- One of the most outstanding figures in the world of ballet, Fernando Alonso, would have been celebrating his 104th birthday this week, more precisely on December 27th... More


Goyo Montero: resident choreographer with Acosta Danza

Havana, December 25 (RHC)—The Cuban dance company Acosta Danza announced Tuesday on its website the designation of Spain’s Goyo Montero as the ensemble’s resident choreographer... More


Havana, December 20 (RHC)-- Speaking at the Havana International Convention Center Cuban Minister of Culture Alpidio Alonso, presented next year's plan for the sector; with efforts geared toward the spiritual enrichment of the population. ... More


Salvador Wood and his late wife Yolanda Pujol

Havana, December 19 (RHC)—Renowned Cuban theater, radio, TV and movie actor, Salvador Wood, has been granted the National Television Award for 2018... More


Nicolás Dorr

Havana, December 18 (RHC)—Cuban dramatist, theater director and novelist, Nicolás Dorr, died in the Cuban capital ... More


Havana, December 15 (RHC)-- The film Birds of Passage, by Colombian directors Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego, won the 40th Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema's Coral Award for Best feature-length fiction film. ... More


Innocence by Alejandro Gil

Havana, December 15 (RHC)— Three Cuban directors received special jury awards at the New Latin American Film Festival, which wound up Friday evening at Havana’s Mella Theater... More


40th New Latin American Film Festival Poster

Havana, December 7 (RHC)-- A concert by Haydé Milanes and the documentary El Pepe, a Supreme Life by Serbian Director Emir Kusturica opened the 40th New Latin American Film Festival Thursday evening at Havana’s Karl Marx Theater... More


New Latin American Film Festival

Havana, December 4 (RHC)-- Five full length Cuban feature movies are competing for the Coral Awards at the 40th New Latin American Film Festival scheduled for Havana, Dec 6-16... More


Havana University Stairs: Young Cubans pay tribute to Fidel Castro

Havana, November 25 (RHC)– Young Cubans gathered at Havana’s University Stairs on the eve of November 25 to pay tribute to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution on the second anniversary of his death... More


Havana, November 16 (RHC)-- Flocks of people come in groups making a lot of noise; others come alone in a quiet pensive mood. Everyone gets in line. Havana is celebrating its 499 birthday and besides a diverse cultural program, the celebration includes a ritual that dates back as far as the cobblestone streets... More


José Ángel Toirac: National Fine Arts Award Winner for 2018

Havana, November 14 (RHC)-- Cuban painter, José Ángel Toirac, has been granted the National Fine Arts Award for his achievements and international projection... More


Revolution Square in Bayamo

Bayamo: 505 Years of History

Bayamo, November 5 (RHC)-- Residents in the eastern city of Bayamo and Cubans in general are celebrating the 505th anniversary of its establishment as the island’s second city was founded by Spanish Conqueror, Diego Velázquez, on November 5, 1513... More


Havana's 26th International Ballet Festival

Havana, October 27 (RHC)– The 26th International Ballet Festival kicked off at Havana's Grand Theater on Sunday, October 28th, the day when 70 years ago the Cuban National Ballet Company was created... More


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