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Roberto Fonseca – 20 November 2024, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 02/07/202402/03/2025

Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca has shown huge respect for Cuba’s musical roots while following…

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Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations – 2 Nov – 9 Feb 2025, Oxford

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 02/07/202408/05/2025

Sikán Illuminations examines Cuban artist Belkin Ayón’s (1967 – 1999) brief but intense artistic career. Using…

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‘Shared Horizons’ – theme for 5th Havana Art Biennial November 2024

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 27/06/2024

From November 15, 2024 to February 28, 2025, one of the most significant artistic events…

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Cubadisco Awards 2024 – with links to winning albums

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 11/06/202408/05/2025

The Cuban music industry awards festival this May 10-17 celebrated country music and Colombia was…

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Some works of Cuban artist Belkis Ayon @ Tate Modern – until 30 April 2025, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/06/202413/05/2025

Catch some of the works of the late Cuban artist Belkis Ayon on show at…

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Cuba Linda @Latinolife in the Park – 20 July, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/06/202417/09/2024

As part of Latinolife in the Park Festival on Saturday 20 July 2024, the CUBA…

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A Tribute to Los Van Van ft. Mayito Rivera – 22-25 August 2024, Edinburgh, Oxford, Leeds, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/06/202417/09/2024

All-star London based group Tristan Butler y Timba Británica will be joined by world famous,…

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  • Cuban Dance

Ramona de Saá, Great Master of Cuban Ballet

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 23/05/2024

Ballet maître Ramona de Saá Bello, one of the most important figures in Cuban dance,…

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  • Cuban Film

Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría wins National Film Award

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 17/05/2024

Cuban actor and director Jorge Perugorría Rodríguez became the winner of the 2023 National Film…

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  • Cuban Dance

Alfredo O’Farril Pacheco, National Dance Award 2024 winner: “Folklore is made by the people”

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 17/05/202403/11/2024

The dancer, choreographer and teacher Alfredo O’Farril Pacheco was awarded the 2024 National Dance Award…

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Haila Mompié y su Orquesta – 25 June, London

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  • Posted on 17/05/202402/07/2024

Haila Mompié is undeniably one of the finest soneras of her generation; a Cuban singer…

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A Night in Havana, Friday 17 May, Oxford

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 08/04/202410/06/2024

Oxfordshire NEU Presents : A Night in Havana A night of Cuban music and culture…

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Roberto Fonseca, 25-26 May 2024, Sidmouth, Brighton

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 18/02/202410/06/2024

Since his days as an integral member of Buena Vista Social Club’s touring band, Roberto…

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  • Cuban Film

Cuban director Alan Gonzalez picks up awards at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 18/02/202420/02/2024

In December 2023 at the Havana film festival (formally the 44th International Festival of New…

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Review: Grupo Irakere

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  • Posted on 18/02/202422/07/2025

Irakere is an Afro-Cuban jazz group with legendary status. Founded in 1973 by pianist Chucho…

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