Havana appears among the 21 cities that have overcome months of relentless voting by millions of Internet users around the world (from a total of more than a thousand candidates) and reached the finals to define new seven wonders cities (New 7 Wonders Cities), the third global competition organized by the Swiss Foundation New7Wonders.

The Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez announced today the resumption of his concerts in neighborhoods of the country, a project taken to the cinema in a newly released documentary.

A new consciousness of Cuban reality emerged as the cacique and his daughter stepped out from a 20-year trail and into indigenous and global history.

The next edition of the Havana Biennial (the 12th) remains a meeting place of artists from the South, said Rubén del Valle, president of the National Council of Plastic Arts.
He said it will be an event with broad participation of artists from around the world and also be a factor in transforming the visual imagery of Cubans.

Enter the Cuba50 competition to have the chance to win a free pass for the 7th Cuban Salsa Congress in Bournemouth 8-11 August 2014, not including accommodation.

A dozen countries, among them the United States, signed contracts for the distribution of "Meñique," Cuba''s first 3D animated film, producers confirmed today.

Habanarte 2014 will become Havana, next September, an excellent art gallery, with the arriving of the Biennial. The main artists of the Visual Arts in Cuba will be taking part in this great Festival of Arts exhibiting the best of contemporary art carrying out at the present time in Cuba.
According to Fernando Rojas, Vice-Minister of Culture and President of the Organizing Committee of this huge event that will take place from September 11to 21: "during these days, all museums, galleries and workshops will open their doors for those accredited, not only to watch or buy the artworks, but they also have the opportunity to see the process of artistic creation and production" in our country.

In Guantanamo there is veneration for changüí that transcends from one generation to another and that is built-in in the genes of those who are born on the banks of Guaso River.
If that passion does not run through the veins, then no one can dance at the beat of the Tres, the bongo of the forest, the marimba, the guayo and the maracas. In Guantanamo there is veneration for changüí that transcends from one generation to another and that is built-in in the genes of those who are born on the banks of Guaso River, in the mountains of this area, and in the cities and towns of the region.

Cuban Singer-songwriter, Diana Fuentes, is a leader within the flourishing generation of performers and musicians under the flag of new Cuban music. As a result, the songstress positioned herself in the music industry with the release of her second album, Planeta Planetario (available August 12th on Sony Latin). This project was a joint artistic collaboration with renowned Puerto Rican musician and producer, Eduardo Cabra (Visitante Calle 13), member of the critically acclaimed band Calle 13. The esteemed producer, who is responsible for Calle 13's distinctive sound, gave life to Diana's artistic and past experiences through the rhythm they created: thus, building a remarkably unique planet.

On the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the birth of English writer William Shakespeare and as the main presentation this summer in Cuba, the Globe Theater of London will present two performances in this capital on August 7.
Hamlet, a classic by Shakespeare, will be the piece to be premiered at the Mella Theater by this world famous troupe, also known by its direct bond with the British playwright, who worked in this dramatic arts company.

Ten days devoted to art are proposed by the Cuban Ministry of Culture (Mincult) from September 11 to 21 during the Festival Habanarte, days in which more than a thousand artists and groups of all manifestations will participate.

Feature length films, documentaries, shorts of different styles and themes are characterizing contemporary Cuban cinema. A look at the new releases and post production films shows a wide spectrum of new trends and forms, and the coexistence of renowned directors along side the burgeoning arrival of young filmmakers whose works can be seen, for example, in spaces such as the Muestra Joven ICAIC.

Renowned Cuban architect Dr Mario Coyula died 7 July 2014 in Havana. See this report from 2002 about some of his work and views.The living streets of Havana:

A tribute to Joel James Figuerola, founder of the Casa del Caribe in Santiago de Cuba and a major figure in the development of appreciation of contemporary afro cuban culture.

Watch this sweet video by Cuban timbero Angel Yos – makes you wish you could be in havana right now…