Angela Alvarez “Un Canto a mi Cuba”
On November 17, 2022, Angela Alvarez made history by winning the award for best new artist at age 95. She was already a record holder by being the oldest musician ever nominated in the category. The singer is an inspiration for all of us, dedicating her award to “god and to my […]
Cuba’s Independence Day
May 20, Cuba’s Independence day On May 20, 1902, the Cuban flag was raised in Havana for the first time. This date marked the beginning of the Cuban republic; however, Cuba reminded a protectorate of the United States from 1902 until 1934. The US intervened in Cuba’s independence war. We started what was known as […]
Jorge Soler MVP
Born on February 25, 1992, in Havana, Cuba, Jorge Soler built his path from local talent to international baseball success. As a young player, he quickly stood out for his power and discipline at the plate. During the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship, Soler delivered an impressive performance for the Cuban national team. He hit […]
October 10th, The War of Independence in Cuba
Independence Day is a public holiday in Cuba that’s observed on October 10th. Cuba Independence Day, observed on October 10th, marks the beginning of the island’s long fight for freedom from Spanish rule. This historic day, known as Día de la Independencia, honors the moment in 1868 when Cubans first rose up against colonial power. […]
Who is Cuban Writer, Reinaldo Arenas?
Reinaldo Arenas was born July 16, 1943, in Holguín, a rural province in eastern Cuba. He was a queer Cuban poet, novelist, playwright, and a known rebel of the Cuban government. Early Life of Reinaldo Arenas In 1959, 16-year-old Arenas joined the Castros revolution. Although later he moved to Havana in 1963, where he studied […]