CUBAN MUSIC

Liuba María Hevia remembers the moments in which she first came to Sancti Spiritus when she was 19 years old, and how her life has been linked to this territory ever since.»

This girl leads the first children circle opened in the city of Sancti Spiritus ever. Her circle is an invitation for other children to share whatever dreams they have.»

Las Vegas Grand Garden was the scenario for the Cuban tune Bailando (Dancing) by songwriter Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona band to take three Latino Grammy awards. »

Residents of the Cuban ancient city of Trinidad, mourn the death of renowned musician Pedrito González, who died at the age of 58.»

Renowned Cuban musician, Juan Formell, who founded and led the legendary band Los Van Van for more than four decades, died in Havana on Thursday.»

Cuban musicians César “Puppy” Pedroso and Adriano Rodriguez deserved the 2013 National Music Award, given on this occasion to two outstanding figures in this area, it was learned here today.»

The legendary Cuban band Los Van Van plans to celebrate its 45th anniversary with a series of concerts across the island, bandleader Juan Formell announced.»

Singer-songwriter, whose songs marked several generations of Cubans, died today in Havana at the age of 83.»

Pianist Chucho Valdes, singer Miriam Ramos, the Santiaguero Septet and the Ignacio Piñeiro National Septet are the musicians and groups representing Cuba at the competition for the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.»

Singer and songwriter Pablo Milanes closed a series of concerts with a performance in this capital, where he sang his classic songs and invoked his immortal Yolanda.»