Guayaberas are also known as retro Cuban shirts. The guayabera is a traditional shirt worn in the island since the mid 1800’s. From he dictionary: Retro means :adjective imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past.”retro 60s fashions” Guayaberas have been around for a long time, therefore this retro Cuban shirt is…
Author: Alexis Martin
The first international phone call.
On December 25 1900 John W. Atkins, was the manager of the Key West office of the International Ocean Telegraph Company. John attempted to use the telegraph wires from Key West to Havana to test if voice will be carried by these wires. John recalled “For a long time there was no sound, except the…
New Orleans northern most Caribbean city, Cuban roots of rock and roll.
The first time I visited the city of New Orleans I had a “dejavu”. This city feel so familiar, the people, the music, the streets, its food and ambiance. On this NPR piece one of the hots refers to the city as the “northern most Caribbean cities”. What a poetic description to my very own…
Congratulations to our Mexican Brothers and Sisters.
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday. This holiday celebrates the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810. Which started a revolt against the Spaniards. It follows from the day of the Cry of Dolores (El Grito de Dolores), on September 15. We are happy to congratulate our Mexican brothers and sisters this day.…
Hurricane Dorian devastation in the Bahamas.
Hurricane Dorian pounded the northern Bahamas with strong steady force like never seem before. Images and videos shared on the mayor social media sites shows a trail of horror and devastation. Images shared by: Jetta Clavi on Facebook. Marsh Harbor, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas In a video in Mash Harbour, Bahamas, a news crew can be…