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July 2, 2021

The Cuban instrumentalist Harold López-Nussa began his musical journey through Europe today with his performance at the Leopolis Jazz Fest 2021, a Ukrainian event where he presented the flavor of Caribbean music.

Source: Prensa Latina

July 2, 2021

The Cuban Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology bade farewell on June 28th to Dr.

Source: Sociedad Cubana de Obstetricia y Ginecología

July 1, 2021

The Cuban writer Delia Fiallo passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 29 at the age of 96 at her residence in Coral Gables, a city adjacent to Miami-Dade, United States.

Source: Infobae

July 1, 2021

One of the strongest candidates from the Cuban delegation to win a title at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games (July 23 to August 8, 2021) is long jumper Juan Miguel Echevarría.

Source: Juventud Rebelde

June 30, 2021

The Cuban company Acosta Danza, under the direction of principal dancer Carlos Acosta, was recognized this Sunday by the Dance Section of the Circle of Critics of the United Kingdom as the best independent company, in the 21st edition of that country's National Dance Awards.

Source: Agencia Cubana de Noticias, ACN

June 30, 2021

On June 24th, the lights of the Piancastelli di Fusignano park were turned back on, which hosts most of the Romagna concerts of the Crossroads regional jazz festival, which will bring artists like Emilia-Romagna until the end of the year.

Source: Corriere Romagna

June 29, 2021

Cuban writer and screenwriter Senel Paz won the Ernest Hemingway Literature Prize 2020 today, announced during the third and final day of the XVIII International Colloquium dedicated to the American writer.

Source: Prensa Latina

June 29, 2021

Cuban Dayán Viciedo drove in a run today in his team Chunichi Dragons' loss 5-11 to Hiroshima Carp to solidify his position among the leaders in that category of professional baseball in Japan.

Source: Prensa Latina

June 28, 2021

On the night of June 25, at the age of 85, revolutionary fighter Orlando Borrego Díaz passed away from COVID-19.

Source: Cubaperiodistas

June 28, 2021

The best Cuban opening pitcher of the current season and ace of the Cincinnati Reds, Vladimir Gutiérrez, vs one of the batters with the best progression, Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia.

Source: Swing Completo

June 27, 2021

Rosa María Medel, daughter of Rosita Fornés, and her husband, José Antonio Jiménez, have just published in Miami the first book of photographs of Cuba's great vedette.

Source: Cibercuba

June 27, 2021

The Cuban instrumentalist Roberto Fonseca called his concert prior to the opening of the tenth edition of the Piano City Milano event, which takes place in that Italian city, a special night.

Source: Prensa Latina

June 26, 2021

The Florida city of Hialeah (USA), adjacent to Miami and with a large Cuban population, recently honored Cuban-American lawyer Ana María Polo, host of the popular Hispanic television program "Caso Cerrado," by naming a street in this city after her.

Source: Los Angeles TImes

June 26, 2021

# How a curious boy from a modest home became the renowned scientist who created vaccines: the story of Dr.

Source: Cubadebate

June 25, 2021

The legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo received this Wednesday, June 23rd, the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Spain.

Source: Cubadebate

June 25, 2021

The World's Sonera and Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Aymée Nuviola premiered the video of the classic "Bemba Colora", a song included in her Album "Viento y Tiempo Live at Blue Note Tokyo" with which she celebrates her third Grammy® Nomination, this time in the Best Latin Jazz Album category alongside the award-winning pianist and childhood friend, Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

Source: La Chicuela.com

June 22, 2021

The Cuban basketball player Karel Guzmán reached the top of the podium of the National Basketball League of Romania with his club U Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca, after eliminating Oradea in the final series in the best of five games.

Source: Jit.cu

June 24, 2021

Cuban physician Ralph de la Torre, founder and principal shareholder of the private healthcare network Steward Health Care (SHC) in the USA, has purchased five hospitals in Florida for 1.

Source: Diario de Cuba

June 22, 2021

Sponsored by Artex, Artistic and Literary Promotions and its agencies Musicalia and Bis Music, last Friday a press meeting was held at the El Tablao Cultural Center, where several of the actions that make up the project "La tierra de mis amores" were unveiled, with which the 20th anniversary of the founding of David Blanco's Band will be celebrated this year.

Source: Cubadebate

June 21, 2021

The Cincinnati Ballet announced that Cuban Rafael Quenedit Castro has been hired by the company as a principal dancer.

Source: Radio y Televisión Martí

June 20, 2021

Son de Papá is a video directed by Leandro de la Rosa about a song composed by Israel Rojas, featuring the voices of Luna Manzanares, Laritza Bacallao and the Dúo Iris, and which premiered on Father's Day.

Source: Cubadebate

June 20, 2021

Cuban catcher Yasmani Grandal defined the matchup, in which the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays faced off, with a single in the tenth inning so that his team won 8-7, in the third game of the series between American League division leaders that won 2-1.

Source: EFE

June 20, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Professor Humberto Sabás Hernández Zayas passed away in Havana, a victim of Covid-19.

Source: Infomed

June 19, 2021

Willy Chirino had already presented last March the first single from his new album, titled Yo soy cubano, which was a duet with Puerto Rican salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa.

Source: Cibercuba

June 19, 2021

The acclaimed visual artist Zaida del Río managed to fulfill the dream of capturing some of her favorite songs on a record, with the support of Sello Unicornio de Producciones Abdala.

Source: Agencia Cubana de Noticias, ACN

June 18, 2021

This woman treads firmly and beautifully, with the legacy of her ancestors and all the influences of the present, making music that leaves no room for doubt—it is unique and it is hers, although it has ingredients for everyone.

Source: Cubasi

June 18, 2021

The Cuban film, Searching for Casal could be nominated for the Academy Awards of the United States.

Source: TeleSur

June 17, 2021

José María Canal, artistic representative of singers Hiram Riverí Medina (Ruzzo) and Roldán González Rivero has declared that the differences between the former members of the popular Cuban group Orishas have increased to the point that the three could face each other in court.

Source: Cibercuba, El Nuevo Herald

June 17, 2021

With the aim of promoting bonds of friendship and solidarity between Cuba and Morocco, an official presentation will soon be made to the "Villa Harris" Museum, as a donation to the city of Tangier, of an artwork created by the renowned Cuban painter Luis Alberto Ruiz Saavedra.

Source: CubaMinrex

June 16, 2021

"Yemayá", a song by Cuban singer and violinist Yilian Cañizares was chosen by the United Nations (UN) to celebrate World Oceans Day.

Source: ADN Cuba

June 16, 2021

Another week began in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cubans playing in that tournament continue to provide entertainment to their followers.

Source: Swing Completo

June 15, 2021

Cuban composer Tania León, a resident of the United States, has been awarded the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her piece Stride, which premiered on February 13, 2020 by the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Jaap van Zweden.

Source: Scherzo

June 15, 2021

Cuban pole vaulter Yarisley Silva flew to 4.

Source: Radio Habana Cuba

June 14, 2021

One way to know which Cuban artists are most popular in the world is by reviewing the top 10 of our artists on Spotify.

Source: Vistar Magazine

June 14, 2021

The Cuban journalist Náyare Menoyo, winner of the International Journalism Award King of Spain in the Television category with the documentary Leonardo Padura, a meager and moving story, questioned that diplomatic representatives from the winning countries attended the award ceremony except from Cuba, where her recognition has been silenced by the press and institutions.

Source: Diario de Cuba

June 13, 2021

The Cuban singer Manuel González Hernández, popularly known in the music world as Manolín, the "Doctor of Salsa," went to his social media to inform his followers that he is retiring forever from music, as he has managed to fulfill all his dreams.

Source: Cubacute

June 13, 2021

The guarantee offered in left field by Cuban Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Source: Swing Completo

June 12, 2021

The name of Amílcar Salatti has been registered in important dramatic proposals such as the feature films Esteban and Inocencia, the telenovelas Latidos compartidos and Entrega, as well as police shows like Patrulla 444 and U.

Source: Cubahora

June 12, 2021

Cuban judoka Idalys Ortiz, Olympic champion in London 2012, will compete against Brazilian María Suelen Altheman for the bronze medal in the over 78 kilograms category of the World Judo Championship that concludes today.

Source: Prensa Latina

June 11, 2021

After the anticipation generated from each of their social networks, today Friday premieres a new collaboration between Leoni Torres, Cimafunk and Brenda Navarrete: Aunque sea un ratico.

Source: CubaSi

June 11, 2021

Félix Pérez, Cuban baseball player for the Bravos de León, will undergo facial surgery after being hit by a foul ball that he himself had hit during a Mexican Baseball League game played Wednesday night against the Mariachis de Guadalajara.

Source: Foul Sapiens.com

June 10, 2021

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buena Vista Social Club, the World Circuit record label announced the details of the special editions that will be available starting September 17th and released the unreleased "Vicenta" on digital platforms, with its respective video available on YouTube, extracted from the original 1996 session tapes.

Source: El Periodista

June 10, 2021

The United States Postal Service (USPS) pays tribute to Cuban-American visual artist Emilio Sánchez Font as of today, June 10, marking 100 years since his birth, with the launch of four commemorative stamps featuring his works.

Source: Diario de Cuba

June 9, 2021

A street in the New York City neighborhood of El Bronx was named this Wednesday, June 2nd, after Celia Cruz, the legendary Cuban singer who brought our music throughout the world.

Source: ADN Cuba

June 9, 2021

The Birmingham Royal Ballet will return to the stages of the United Kingdom to present a set of world premieres directed by renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Carlos Acosta, the official website reported on Monday.

Source: Prensa Latina

June 8, 2021

For a few days now, Buena Fe's most recent music video has been available on Youtube and other networks, featuring the song «La Catrina», a work by Israel Rojas from the album «Carnal», with which the group celebrated its 20 years in 2019.

Source: Cubahora

June 8, 2021

The Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB) informs that pitcher Andy Amaury Rodríguez Valdés decided to breach his contract with the Halcones de Softbank team, of the Professional League of Japan, the country he was supposed to travel to today from the United States.

Source: Swing Completo

June 7, 2021

Yaimé Pérez and Juan Miguel Echevarría continued to maintain a good pace in their preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Source: Granma

June 7, 2021

"Michel the Noble" and "Panchito the Affectionate" are some of the names with which Leonardo Carrillo has baptized the pelicans that migrate each year to a beach on the south coast of Havana, very close to his wooden cabin on the coast and whom he considers as his children.

Source: CubaSi

June 6, 2021

Cuban pianist Jesús "Chucho" Valdés, American saxophonist Kenny Garrett and Spanish composer María Bonet will perform at the next edition of the Barcelona Jazz Festival, organizers announced today.

Source: Cubadebate