Cuban Aragón Orchestra to perform in Chelsea, USA

<p style="text-align: justify;">The band is already in Chelsea. José Manuel Simián. Wednesday, October 5th 2011, 2:32 PM.Aragón, whose distinctive sound is marked by the combination of vocals with the use of flute and a violin section, also distinguishes itself for its organization away from the stage.Since the band's inception, all the members, including the director, have been paid the same, a tradition instituted by its founder, Orestes Aragón. Years, decades and centuries can go by, but Orquesta Aragón doesn't stop.The 14-member Cuban band, founded in the city of Cienfuegos in 1939, and responsible for dance classics like "El Bodeguero" and "Pare Cochero," returns to NYC next Tuesday after a seven-year absence. Read More

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Cuba going ahead in World Boxing Semifinals

<p style="text-align: justify;">Baku, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Three Cuban fighters ensured their bronze medals in their respective categories.Cuba classified three fighters for the semifinals of the World Boxing Championship, thanks to the victories of bantamweight Lazaro Alvarez, lightweight Yasniel Toledo and light heavyweight Julio Cesar La Cruz. Alvarez beat US fighter Joseph Diaz 19-10, Toledo got the victory over South Korean Soon Chul Han 15-10 and La Cruz beat Australian Damien Duncan Hopper 14-13. Read More

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Cinema exchange between Cuba and Venezuela includes animated films

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan filmmaker Jose Antonio Varela, who is the president of the Villa del Cine Foundation, said that the movie ties between his country and Cuba are moving forward with several joint projects. Two of them are animated films Caporito, el guardian de la montaña and Samuel H2O, whose set designs, photography and music are performed in the Animation Studios of the Cuban Film Institute. Read More

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Grand master Bruzon defeated in Russia

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.10.04. radiorebelde.icrt.cu. Cuban grand master Lazaro Bruzon was one of the two chess players defeated in the first day of the Karpov Memorail underway in the Russian city of Poikovsky.This Karpov Memorial is a FIDE XIX category, and it will be played with round robin system. Read More

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Carlos Acosta is evolving two classical dances for his show

<p style="text-align: justify;">Dancing on sunshine. Wednesday, 5 October 2011. Carlos Acosta has risen from the slums of Cuba to become one of the world’s leading ballet performers. Matthew McCreary finds out how the Havana native managed to carve out such an unlikely career path. Hailing from a Caribbean island where music and movement are a way of life might seem the obvious background for a young man seeking his fame and fortune as a dancer. But while many Cubans revel in the delights of the colourful world of Latin music and dance, it is a relative few who seek to branch out into the more esoteric world of ballet. Read More

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Creole Choir of Cuba in concert at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco

<p style="text-align: justify;">San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2011. Creole Choir of Cuba by Sven Creutzmann.California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Public Programs &amp; Performances is proud to present a concert that will bring the heartfelt songs of the Creole Choir of Cuba to the Bay Area. The ten-member group will perform on November 3rd at 8:00 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. The choir is embarking on their first major US tour to promote their album Tande-La, which has received international critical acclaim. Read More

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Cuban player Magaly Carvajal among the six legends proposed for Volleyball Hall of Fame

<p style="text-align: justify;">Wednesday, October 05, 2011.By The Republican Sports Desk masslive.com. Volleyball Hall of Fame. Legendary blocker Magaly Carvajal of Cuba to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Oct. 28.&nbsp; HOLYOKE – Magaly Carvajal of Cuba, regarded as one of the best blockers of all time, is among the six legends who will be inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in the city of the sport’s birthplace on Oct. 28. Carvajal was a central figure in Cuba’s domination of the sport for many years. Read More

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Cuba's new ways of obtaining energy sources tested with Viet Nam's sponsorship

<p style="text-align: justify;">LAS TUNAS, Cuba, Oct 5 (acn) Cuba and Vietnam Cooperate to Develop Energy Sources. Cuban and Vietnamese specialists are introducing in the Caribbean island a new technology to generate energy using biogas, as explained on Tuesday in this city during a seminar that will run until October 14. Read More

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Cuban biologists study hurricane threats to Orchids in Guanahacabibes Reserve

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.10.04.radiorebelde.icrt.cu. PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba.- Cuban Scientists Assess Environmental Impact on Orchids. Scientists from the westernmost Cuban province of Pinar del Rio are assessing the environmental impact of tropical hurricanes, that periodically hit the western region of Cuba, on the populations of orchids in the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. An expert from ECOVIDA, a research center of the Ministry on Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), Ernesto Mujica, told the press that this study gives priority to the analysis of three species in this area, which is one of the six biosphere reserves in Cuba.&nbsp; Read More

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Carbonera Golf Club courses to be designed by British Jacklin

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Carbonera Club near the beach resort town of Varadero is one of four golf course community projects to be announced soon. Former British pro Tony Jacklin agreed to design the golf course at the planned Carbonera Club, Esencia Group announced in a press release. The London-based developers, which formed a joined venture with state company Grupo Palmares, are in the final stages of negotiations with the Cuban government over construction of a golf course community with homes for sale to foreigners. Read More

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