Culture

Cuba’s animation studios implement inclusive strategies

Animation Studios of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC)

With the insertion of sign language and closed caption in its materials, the Animation Studios of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) reiterated its premises in terms of conceiving an inclusive audiovisual industry»

Family Code in Cuba in key of science

Family Code in Cuba in key of science

The draft bill of the new Family Code, which Cuba currently places in the first order of the popular debate, stands out for its novelties and the implementation of science in addressing the complexities of society.»

Havana’s Casa de las Américas calls Musicology Prize

The Havana-based Casa de las Américas

The Havana-based Casa de las Américas has called on Latin American and Caribbean composers to participate in the 18th edition of its Musicology Contest, which will be held online this time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.»

Cuban Zapateo dates back to the far-off 1550s

El zapateo. Víctor Patricio Landaluze. Colección: Arte en la colonia

There are more than 70 musical genres in Cuba, which is why many call it the Island of Music. In the first place we must mention Salsa, Son or Danzón, although Cha-cha-chá, Mambo or the noisy Timba also stand out, without leaving aside others born centuries ago, such as the Zapateo. Zapateo is a Cuban stomping dance of Spanish origin »