Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Papushi: the Cuban king of Tex-Mex

In February, he won the Tejano Mundial Award in the Cumbia Pop Song of the Year category with his song “Te digo adiós.” by Brenda González — OnCuba News  May 5, 2025 in Music Jorge Soto (Holguín, March 12, 1986) took … Continue reading

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Buena Vista Social Club Will Take the Music of Cuba Across the Country on a National Tour

by Darryn King • May 6, 2025 — Broadway.Com Buena Vista Social Club, the musical telling of the story behind the landmark Afro-Cuban jazz album of the same name, will embark on a North American tour next year. The tour will … Continue reading

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Vietnam, Cuba expand high-tech shrimp farming cooperation

With continued support from Vietnamese experts, the “shrimp farming for hunger elimination” model is gradually taking shape in Cuba, creating jobs for thousands of local workers. May 5, 2025 Havana (VNA) – Despite the geographical distance, the Vietnam–Cuba friendship has been … Continue reading

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Cuban delegation attends International Chemistry Olympiad

HAVANA, Cuba, May 5 (ACN) Cuba is attending the Mendeleev International Chemistry Olympiad, which began on Sunday and will last until May 13 in Belo Horizonte, capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The competition is for high school … Continue reading

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Prince Albert wrestlers take training to Cuba

Five time Olympic Champion Joins PA wrestlers By Nick Nielsen May 5, 2025 – SASK NOW.com While the sport of wrestling often gets overlooked by some of the bigger sports in North America, the athletes that compete are some of the … Continue reading

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Cuba Sparks ALBA-TCP Tourism Momentum with Focus on Multi-Destination Packages and Airline Integration

Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Travel and Tour World Cuba has ignited a fresh wave of tourism cooperation within the ALBA-TCP bloc by championing multi-destination travel packages and pushing for stronger airline integration among member nations. This strategic move aims to … Continue reading

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Mexico is preparing a campaign: “An oil ship for Cuba”

Mexico City, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The José Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico is preparing a campaign to send an oil tanker to the island in support of the electrical system, the organization’s vice president, Olivia Garza, reported … Continue reading

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Norwegian Songwriter Trio Teams Up with Latin Artists from Chicago and Cuba to Release the Summer Anthem ‘VAS A CAER’

May 02, 2025, 1:02 AM ET Cover Art Everyone brought a piece of their own culture to the table. ‘VAS A CAER’ is a true testament to collaboration, love, and friendship.” — Tomas from Popkanon CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May … Continue reading

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Solidarity event in Mexico: For Cuba and against the US blockade

Mexico City, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The 29th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba opened its doors today in Mexico, with calls to take action against the blockade imposed by the United States and to highlight the achievements of the … Continue reading

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Cuba Project Brings to the Forefront the Joy of Volunteer Service to U.S. Adventists

Marcos Paseggi,  Adventist Review – May 3, 2025 Marvin Wray was in his mid 20s when he thought he would die of a heart attack. After years of smoking and drinking, his health was in tatters. But one day Wray … Continue reading

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