Perhaps nobody imagined that the sugar-flavored chords that once entertained the nights of the village of Tuinucú would have such a long history. The burden of the hard day’s work was alleviated with the rhythm of the marimbula, the guitar, the bongos and the maracas played by a group of men who had no musical training at all, and who »
Blog Archives June 2016
US Democrat Bernie Sanders Still on Presidential Campaign
Democratic presidential nominee candidate Bernie Sanders stated he would continue his campaign until the completion of the party’s National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25»
Ethiopian Foreign Minister to Arrive in Havana, Cuba
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, will arrive in Cuba tomorrow for an official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Caribbean country announced»
Cuba’s Heberprot-P Granted Health Registration in 23 Countries
Unique in the world to treat advanced foot ulcers in diabetic patients, the Cuban drug Heberprot-P has already been registered in 23 countries, it was informed today»
Espirituano Septet Celebrates 90th Foundation Anniversary
The Espirituano Septet gave a live concert on June 9 at the Principal Theater of Sancti Spiritus, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the group. The concert was also attended by other traditional groups such as Semilla del son and Saroza Septet, from Trinidad, and Mi nuevo son and Rompesaragüey, from the capital city. When referring to the concert performance, »
Havana Officially Announced as New7Wonders City (+ photos)
The open area of Castillo de San Salvador de La Punta exhibits the monument and commemorative plaque that distinguishes Havana as one of the seven modern wonders of the world»
Kuczynski Ahead in the Final Stage of the Counting of Votes in Peru
The counting of votes of the second round of the presidential elections carried out on Sunday in Peru will enter its final stage with the expected confirmation of the tight victory of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski»
Raul Castro Holds Bilateral Meetings with Leaders at ACS Summit
Cuba President Raul Castro held bilateral meetings with leaders of different countries, who participated at the 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), held last Saturday in Havana. The Cuban president held a working meeting with the Premier of Trinidad-Tobago Keith Cristopher Rowley on bilateral political, diplomatic and cooperation relations between the »
Death of Mohammad Ali Causes Consternation in US
The death of US legendary boxer and human rights fighter Mohammad Ali caused consternation and samples of respect in different parts of the world, from people of different sectors»
Raul Castro: We Still Have Much to Do, and Great Challenges to Confront
When delivering the closing speech of the 7th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States, Cuba President Raul Castro highlighted the capacity of the Caribbean region to sustain a dialogue, and coordinate positions on the common problems and challenges faced.»