Ethical and Independent Journalism… Journalism for immigrants
Monday, August 19, 2019
When the music producer Ernesto Cisneros heard them at the Piña Colada Festival, he could not contain his desire to share his admiration for the alternative group that fired out eclectic sounds and fiery dances on stage. Yelena Rodríguez Velázquez Photos: Henry Rodríguez Ruiz “You are disrespectful to […]
Today, as vice-president of this institution, Daniel Villaflor Piazzolla is tasked with continuing the worldwide promotion of his grandfather’s legacy – the genius who changed the history of tango in Argentina. Maylín Vidal Laura Escalada Piazzolla, the wife of Astor Piazzolla, has no worries about entrusting Daniel with […]
He was never aware of his genius and the way in which he revolutionised tango forever. Astor Piazzolla transcended borders but was also eternally misunderstood in his home country. Maylín Vidal He liked to break the rules, he was very demanding and was always in constant creativity, Laura […]
In the neighbourhoods of La Marina, Simpson and Pueblo Nuevo in the 1920s, rumba and Guaguancó reigned in the dance halls and popular festivities. Wilfredo Alayón At that time, in the town of Matanzas 62 miles east of Havana, a birthplace of important musicians, musical septets were born […]
Havana, Wonder City of the World, was taken over by the visual arts including sculptures, graffiti and artistic installations and its streets became a photo opportunity for passers-by wishing to leave with a memory of its 13th Biennial. Text and photos: Yelena Rodríguez Velázquez For just these few […]
