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Oscar Valdés, great virtuoso of the Cuban music, dies at 85

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:21

Havana, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The musical universe in Cuba mourns the passing of the remarkable Cuban percussionist and vocalist Oscar Valdés at the age of 85, as announced by the Cuban Institute of Music (ICM).

A US actor’s love for Cuba (+Photo)

Published on: September 10, 2023
07:30

Havana, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Shocked by a warm welcome during his stay in Havana, the US actor, musician and comedian Jim Belushi appreciated Cuban cigars at the time, and praised the character and passion of the tobacco growers.

Colombian authorities condemn assassination of well-known musician

Published on: August 21, 2023
15:31

Bogota, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Authorities, diplomats, artists and numerous voices in Colombia condemn today the murder of musician Lisandro Vallecilla, after participating in the Petronio Alvarez Pacific Music Festival.

USA: Pedrito Martinez, a plus-size Cuban musician (+Photos)

Published on: August 18, 2023
00:30

Washington, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Pedrito Martinez, a plus-size Cuban musician based in New York, whose goal is to give everything when he gets on stage with that gift that allows him to infect and make any audience enjoy his art.

Cuban President congratulates musician Harry Belafonte

Published on: March 1, 2022
09:54

Havana, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today congratulated U.S. musician and social activist Harry Belafonte on his birthday and recalled his friendship with historic leader of the Revolution Fidel Castro.

China’s organization pays tribute to Cuban musician Adalberto Alvarez

Published on: September 5, 2021
10:23

Beijing, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) A cultural organization in China paid tribute today to Cuban musician Adalberto Alvarez with an activity that highlighted the life, work and legacy of the artist of great international projection.

Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca promotes return to Swiss stage

Published on: June 29, 2021
00:30

Bern, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The 55th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland, will feature a concert by Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca, who will promote his tour of several European cities, the official website reported on Monday.

Jazz award represents confidence and boost for Cuban musician

Published on: April 10, 2021
12:11

Havana, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban musician Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa, winner of the first prize at a Spanish jazz competition, recognized on Saturday that this award represents commitment, confidence and a boost for his career as a composer.

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