TIME magazine includes Cuban Art Factory in the list of 100 World´s Greatest Places

The Fabrica de Arte (Cuban Art Factory and FAC by its Spanish acronym) was included in the 2019 TIME magazine list of the 100 World´s Greatest Places, an annual guide that praises innovation and originality of extraordinary destinations that offer visitors a unique experience.
From Internet to Radio
Cuba was one of the pioneers to develop radio and television in Latin America. Since 1922, and sponsored by the International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT), the first radial plant was set up on the Caribbean Island.
Cimafunk plays in New York’s Central Park

New York, August 26 (RHC) Cimafunk arrived in Central Park to give a concert Sunday evening to promote his new album Terapia (Therapy).
Benny Moré
Bartolomé Maximiliano Moré Gutiérrez (Benny Moré) was one of the most transcendental Cuban musicians. He was born in the Pueblo Nuevo neighborhood in Santa Isabel de Las Lajas, in the former province of Las Villas, currently the province of Cienfuegos in central Cuba. He was the oldest of 18 brothers, from a humble and peasant Afro-Cuban family. Bartholomew learned to play the guitar during his childhood. According to the testimony of his mother, Virginia Moré, he manufactured his first instrument with a board and a spool of thread at the age of six. He left school when he was very young, to devote himself to the work of the field.
Omara Portuondo will receive Music Excellence Award

Havana, August 24– Cuban singer, Omara Portuondo, will receive a Latin Grammy Academy Award in November, along with other outstanding Latin performers. The so called ‘Diva of the Buena Vista Social Club’ will receive the Music Excellence Award, along with José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”, Lupita D’Alessio, Pimpinela, Eva Ayllón, José Cid Joan Baez, Hugo Fattoruso and executive Mario Kamisky. The information was announced Thursday by the Latin Music Recording Academy.
Passion, devotion, effort ...

When summer arrives, a human force is responsible for the enjoyment of those who take advantage of this season to rest. Many people get involved in long working hours so that everyone has a happy summer. Then they appear, those that are often forgotten; however they are important pillars in the sociocultural development of this summer stage in Cuba.
Culture
Havana - The King of Spain, Felipe VI, is presenting the historian of Havana, Eusebio Leal, this Wednesday with the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, in the context of the 500th anniversary of this capital.
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Paris - UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said today in this capital that guaranteeing education would lay the foundations for lasting peace on Earth.
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Havana - The Mexican Embassy in Cuba will present the Cultural Merit award to Cuban dancer Viengsay Valdes, choreographer Alberto Mendez and cultural official Reinaldo Mendez, it was announced at a press conference.
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