Who is Tania León?
Born in Havana, Cuba, on May 14, 1943, Tania León is an influential personality in today’s music scene. She is highly regarded as a composer and conductor. Not to mention her accomplishments as an educator and advisor to arts organizations. Tania León started learning the piano when she was four years old. She studied piano with […]
The Cuban Solenodon
The Solenodons are some of the most unique and rare mammals in the world. Similar animals lived all over North America 30 million years ago. However, today they are only found on the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola. They can be described as large shrew-like animals with elongated noses and multicolored fur. They can grow […]
The Guayabera in Media
Guayaberas are great for almost any event. Weddings, Parties, children’s baptisms, first communions and BBQs are some of the most popular places to wear them. However, they can also be found in movies, musicals, and celebrities. Examples of the Guayabera in Media Jurrasic Park is one of the top examples of movies that utilize the […]
The Polymita Picta
Cuba has some of the world’s most beautiful animals. From the bright colored birds that paint the sky to the vibrant snails that decorate the landscape. There is great beauty in the nature of the island. What is the Polymita Picta? The Polymita Picta, also known as Painted Snails, are known for their stunning shells. […]
What is The Cuban Tocororo?
The Tocororo is known as the national bird of Cuba. Its call is nostalgic for many Cubans. In fact, the name comes from the noise they make. In English it’s called the Cuban Trogon, it is a species of bird that is part of the 35 types of Trogon. Trogons and quetzals are found in […]