HAVANA, Cuba.-Pianist and composer Chucho Valdes and his The Afrocuban Messengers band won the Extraordinaire Award in the XVI International Fair Cubadisco 2012 with his record "Chucho´s Steps"

Havana.-A collection of balances, belonging to the Pharmacy of Havana, old drugstore La Reunion will open next Friday as part of the celebrations in Cuba for the International Day of Museums.

HAVANA, Cuba.-Cubans are enjoying Brazilian culture in May, with the interaction of several artistic expressions from that South American country, like literature, fine arts and music.

Havana.- Artists from 40 countries are expected to gather on May 21-24 for the 16th International Poetry Festival of Havana, dedicated to Afro-Caribbean poets and to the 100th birthday anniversary of Cuban playwright Virgilio Pinera (1912-1979.)

HAVANA, Cuba.-"Imagenes Salvadas" (Saved Images) is an exhibition of previously unpublished photos of Alicia Alonso that will be inaugurated this Friday at the Wifredo Lam Center of Contemporary Art as part of festivities for the 80th anniversary of the dancer's stage debut.

HAVANA, Cuba.- Prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso described as successful the three-month tour through Spain by the Cuban National Ballet, the company she founded and heads.