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July 27, 2019

It would be easy to imagine that it was in the Alameda de Paula where the verses of El negro mar emerged, in which, back in the nineteen forties of the past century, Nicolás Guillén metaphorically captured the nocturnal atmosphere that reigned in the Havana port and made a son flow into the Bay.

Source: Cubarte

July 26, 2019

His Eminence Most Reverend Jaime Lucas Cardinal Ortega Alamino, Archbishop Emeritus of San Cristóbal de La Habana, has passed away.

Source: Cubadebate

July 26, 2019

The young designated hitter for the Houston Astros, Cuban Yordan Álvarez, has already inscribed his name in the Major Leagues record book by reaching 35 runs batted in during his first 30 games played in the major leagues.

Source: Islalocal

July 25, 2019

For the founder and director of the Cuban children's theater company La Colmenita, Carlos Alberto Cremata, nothing is more gratifying than being among children, a task to which he has dedicated almost three decades of his life as a creator.

Source: CubaSi

July 25, 2019

The debut in Serbia of Cuban trumpeter Alexander Abreu and his band Havana D´Primera, on July 24, generated great expectation in that European nation.

Source: Radio Habana Cuba

July 24, 2019

The phonogram Cuba: The Legacy (RYCY Symphonic Series, Vol.

Source: Radio Enciclopedia Popular

July 24, 2019

The talented Cuban singer who is revolutionizing the world of music, Camila Cabello, has opened up to her fans through her Instagram social media, confessing that (contrary to what many might think of her) she suffers from anxiety and stage fright; however, these are aspects of her life that she manages to overcome day by day.

Source: Asere.com

July 23, 2019

A little more than two years ago, popular Cuban comedian Robertico decided to open a Youtube channel to increase interaction with his followers, and today the moment to celebrate has arrived.

Source: Asere.com

July 23, 2019

The Cuban choral movement shines today following the participation of the director of the National Choir of Cuba, maestro Digna Guerra, as a judge in two important competitive events in Manila, Philippines.

Source: CubaSi

July 22, 2019

Singer Haila María Mompié and her group performed a concert last Sunday the 21st starting at 11:00 p.

Source: Radio Angulo

July 22, 2019

The Cuban Grand Master Leinier Domínguez, who now competes under the flag of the United States since the federation of that country naturalized him, won the title of the Sparkassen Chess-Meeting chess tournament in Dortmund, Germany, and this performance served him to return to the top ten of the FIDE world ranking.

Source: Periódico Cubano

July 21, 2019

The intellectual Roberto Fernández Retamar passed away this afternoon in Havana at the age of 89.

Source: Cubadebate

July 21, 2019

The talented and possible great candidate for Rookie of the Year in the American League, Yordan Álvarez, has hit a home run at Minute Maid Park so impressive that statisticians automatically searched through the StatCast era records and confirmed it.

Source: Swingcompleto.com

July 20, 2019

The prestigious Cuban scientist Dr.

Source: Teamocuba

July 19, 2019

Two transgender people formalized their union on Tuesday, July 16th, at the Palace of Marriages of San Francisco de Paula, in Havana, reported the National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX) through its Facebook page.

Source: Cubadebate

July 19, 2019

THE Cuban interpreter, composer, and troubadour Tony Ávila with his group is touring Bolivia for the first time, in the gala corresponding to Latin America of the World Travel Awards.

Source: Radio Reloj

July 18, 2019

The work of the Cuban sage Fernando Ortiz was declared this Tuesday Cultural Heritage of the Nation, an act that consecrates the commitment of the State and its institutions to its custody, preservation, and in a very special way, its promotion and dissemination among present and future generations.

Source: La Jiribilla

July 17, 2019

The closer for the New York Yankees, Aroldis Chapman, shut down the duel against the Toronto Blue Jays, with a quick and economical appearance, to add his 25th save of the season, absolute leader of the American League.

Source: Swingcompleto.com

July 17, 2019

Journalist Paquita Armas Fonseca interviews Ernesto Daranas about his recently completed documentary on Natalia Bolívar.

Source: TvCubana

July 16, 2019

Celia Cruz passed away at the age of 78, on July 16, 2003.

Source: Caracol TV

July 16, 2019

The Guadalajara-2011 Pan American Games elevated cyclist Arlenis Sierra to the continental summit.

Source: Granma

July 15, 2019

Among Cubans, she will always be Verena, from the classic soap opera Tierra Brava.

Source: Cubadebate

July 15, 2019

The American jazz group Synthesis offered a concert this Saturday in Havana, where they had as a guest Cuban instrumentalist, composer and arranger Orlando Valle (Maraca).

Source: Prensa Latina

July 14, 2019

The Cuban singer has begun to internationalize himself with the fusion of rhythms in his music, a young Latin promise.

Source: Asere.com

July 14, 2019

The National Academy of Song Mariana de Gonitch held a tribute to Sara González, on the 68th anniversary of her birth, by holding the VI Competition that bears the name of the singer-songwriter, yesterday July 14 at the Memorial de la Denuncia, in this capital.

Source: Agencia Cubana de Noticias

July 13, 2019

The Cuban flutist Ana Belén Abreu has a strong career as an instrumentalist since she has played in the groups of Chayanne and other figures; furthermore, she teaches music at her academy ABA Music Studio and records a television program in which she interviews singer-songwriters, "Al otro lado de la canción".

Source: El Nuevo Herald

July 13, 2019

The renowned Cuban pianist Marcos Madrigal is paying special attention today to the preparations for the third edition of the Habana Clásica festival.

Source: CubaSi

July 12, 2019

"Every year the Caribbean Festival faces new challenges.

Source: La Jiribilla

July 12, 2019

The renowned Cuban choreographer and artistic director Tomás Morales, National Dance Prize 2010, passed away in Havana on the morning of Thursday, July 11.

Source: Cubaescenta.cult.cu

July 11, 2019

Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor will headline this year's summer national tour, which began on Sunday, June 30 in Camagüey, during which they have presented the song «Vívelo».

Source: Cubadebate, Tiempo 21

July 11, 2019

The history of athletics at the Pan American Games is full of chapters of glory starring Cuban athletes.

Source: Granma

July 10, 2019

In the morning yesterday, the Archbishop of Havana, Monsignor Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez, issued a new statement offering updates on the health status of Monsignor Jaime Cardinal Ortega, who remains stable and has even participated in holy mass.

Source: Periódico Cubano

July 10, 2019

The first musical night of the International Film Festival of Gibara, the White Villa, began with the presentation of singer-songwriters Kelvis Ochoa and David Torrens The event was dedicated to honoring two greats of Cuban music Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés.

Source: Festival Internacional de Gibara

July 9, 2019

More than 50 audiovisual materials are competing for the Lucía awards at the International Film Festival (FIC) in Gibara -2019, including the Cuban fiction short film Rállame la zanahoria, by actor and director Eduardo del Llano, which was among the proposals screened Monday night in the coastal city of Holguín.

Source: Agencia Cubana de Noticias

July 9, 2019

From next Wednesday the 10th (the poet's birthday) until Tuesday the 16th (his death) the Nicolás Guillén Foundation will hold a day of remembrance and tribute to Cuba's National Poet in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of his death in Havana.

Source: Radio Rebelde

July 8, 2019

The new musical collaboration between Cuban singer Leoni Torres and the popular reggaeton duo Gente de Zona is now available on digital platforms and has become a mega hit just hours after its premiere.

Source: Islalocal

July 8, 2019

# TRANSLATION Restless and incessant questioner of everything that happens within himself and around him, Polito Ibáñez continues to show himself as one of those essential names within the realm of singer-songwriter music.

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July 7, 2019

Yulieski Gurriel's situation seems to be getting serious, and this Saturday, July 6, the ball disappeared in the sixth inning against the Angels, on the opposite side, to increase the advantage for the Astros and drive the Minute Maid Park crazy in the process.

Source: Swingcompleto.com

July 7, 2019

The founder and executive director of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and MacKenzie Bezos finalized their divorce last Thursday, in the order of 38 billion dollars, according to Bloomberg News.

Source: Infobae

July 6, 2019

The prominent Cuban poet Carilda Oliver Labra will have a sculpture at the Bayamo Wax Museum starting next July 26, alongside other prestigious personalities from Cuban and international history and culture.

Source: Juventud Rebelde

July 6, 2019

One day after Yarisley Silva's fourth place finish in the pole vault, long jumper Juan Miguel Echevarría and triple jumper Liadagmis Povea took to the Lausanne stadium to represent Cuba at the eighth stop of the Diamond League.

Source: Cubadebate

July 5, 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to cinematographic films.

Source: Facebook

July 5, 2019

The Cuban pianist and composer Alejandro Falcón will offer a concert on Sunday as part of the 20th edition of the Barriere Enghein Jazz Festival, which takes place in the French town of Enghein les Bains from July 3rd to the 7th.

Source: Prensa Latina

July 4, 2019

Cuban pole vaulter Yarisley Silva, Olympic silver medalist from London 2012, will compete this Thursday in the eighth stop of the 2019 Diamond League athletics circuit, held in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Source: CubaSi

July 4, 2019

When one thinks they have seen everything from Alicia Alonso, a Cuban and universal artist nearly 99 years old, a new book with several unpublished photos of her extraordinary life appears today.

Source: Cubadebate

July 3, 2019

The Lionsgate company released the first trailer for Knives Out, the new film by Rian Johnson following his time with Star Wars, and which promises a story of mystery and murders, where Cuban actress Ana de Armas is part of the cast.

Source: IGN

July 3, 2019

Cuban singers Haila María Mompié and Alain Pérez offered a great concert in Rome, Italy that was organized by the Cuban embassy in the European country and that also had the logistical support of Italian companies and associations.

Source: Prensa Latina, Asere

July 2, 2019

The Cuban artist Alexis Valdés was recently interviewed by Cuban journalist Camilo Egaña on his CNN program.

Source: CNN

July 2, 2019

The strongest chess tournament ever held in Israel resulted in victory for veteran local Boris Gelfand, who finished tied at the top with Cuban-American Leinier Domínguez but surpassed him by the tiebreak system used.

Source: Cibercuba

July 1, 2019

That victory, his fifth of the tournament, allowed him to earn 1,700 points for the world ranking and increase his confidence with an eye toward the upcoming Lima Pan American Games, to be held from July 26 to August 11 next.

Source: Agencia Cubana de Noticias, Bohemia