Culture

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 »

TeleSUR Celebrates 16th Anniversary

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TeleSUR is celebrating this Saturday the 16th anniversary of its creation. The broadcaster has crossed regional borders, reaching more than 100 countries »