music

Percussion returns to Cuba, let the drums sound!

Published on: March 5, 2024
10:24

Havana, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) The XXI edition of the Drum Festival began in this capital in the very early hours with master classes and eliminatory competitions of casino and drums.

Leo Brouwer, embraced to Cuba and his guitar, celebrates his birthday

Published on: March 1, 2024
12:42

Havana, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) As if he was born for it, the prestigious Cuban musician Leo Brouwer embraces his guitar to get from it the most exquisite harmonies, and Cuba applauds and honors him, especially today, when he is celebrating his 85th birthday.

Cuba promotes festival for entrepreneurs

Published on: February 22, 2024
16:26

Havana, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban entrepreneurs interested in developing projects or businesses can participate in the second edition of the Pitch Festival, scheduled for March 2 and 3, local media reported on Thursday.

Cuban artists reaffirm solidarity with Palestinian people

Published on: February 22, 2024
16:17

Havana, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Writers and intellectuals reaffirmed their solidarity with the people of Palestine at an event held on Thursday within the framework of the 32nd Havana International Book Fair.

Cuban renowned singer at International Book Fair

Published on: February 19, 2024
12:52

Havana, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) In the context of the 32nd Havana International Book Fair, the book “Musicalísima. Beatriz Márquez, un viaje de memorias” (Musicalísima. Beatriz Marquez, a Journey of Memories) was presented at the National Museum of Music on Monday.

Los Van Van promotes mega concert in Havana

Published on: January 13, 2024
00:15

Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Music Institute is promoting a free mega concert that will take place on Saturday at Club 500, in this capital, where the popular orchestra Los Van Van will perform.

Cuba awards National Music Prize 2023

Published on: January 12, 2024
15:57

Havana, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Music Award 2023 was granted Friday in this capital to the instrumentalist, composer, orchestrator and orchestra conductor Roberto Sanchez Ferrer, who occupies a meritorious position in the symphonic field in Cuba.

Nirvana cellist Lori Goldston will perform in Cuba

Published on: January 6, 2024
00:30

Havana, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) American cellist Lori Goldston, who participated in Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York, has surprised Cuban audiences by announcing her performances at the Jazz Plaza International Festival, scheduled for January 21 to 28.

Silvio Alejandro Rodríguez praises song’s development in Guatemala

Published on: December 30, 2023
00:15

Guatemala, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Alejandro Rodríguez praised the existence of a troubadour movement in Guatemala, which is growing with works from Cuba, Latin American and his own.

Cuba’s social chronicle in Van Van Mode

Published on: December 27, 2023
00:15

Havana, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's flagship popular orchestra has a new album "Modo Van Van" (Van Van Mode), which already circulating in the country. It is a production coupled with modern times, without losing the essence of 'songo' and dance music.

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