Culture
By Paula Cabaleiro Bogotá (EFE).- Gabriel García Márquez chose the vibrant voice of Totó la Momposina, whose passing was reported on Tuesday, to show the world the sound of the deep Colombian Caribbean. For over six decades, with drums, gaitas (a Colombian flute), and bullerengues (a style of music and...
By Raquel Martori Havana (EFE).- The Cuban National Ballet (BNC) returned to the stage on Friday with an anthology of its most emblematic repertoire, doubling down on its commitment to art despite the severe crisis plaguing the country, which is exacerbated by the United States oil embargo. Fragments of Giselle,...
Mexico City, May 7 (EFE).- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum published on Thursday an edict from the Spanish King Charles I, dated 1548 in the city of Valladolid, in which, in her opinion, the «atrocities» of Hernán Cortés were discussed. This move comes amid the controversy surrounding the recent defense of...
By Javier Picazo Feliú Madrid, May 2 (EFE).- Diablo IV hit the market in Jun. 2023 and became a genuine phenomenon. It quickly became the fastest-selling game in Blizzard’s history, with 10 million copies sold in its first days and revenue exceeding 1 billion dollars. After years of requests from...
London (EFE).- The elusive British artist Banksy confirmed the authorship of a statue that appeared in recent hours in central London and which featured his signature on the pedestal. In a video published on his social media, Banksy displays some of the most important monuments in the British capital, such...
Moscow, Apr 15 (EFE).- Spanish dance has captivated St. Petersburg thanks to the Antonio Najarro Company, which presented this week its show ‘Querencias’, a comprehensive showcase of Spanish dance, to a sold-out audience at the historic Alexandrinsky Theatre in the former Tsarist capital. «For me, as the creator and director...
Tecate, Mexico (EFE).- Authorities and Indigenous representatives in Mexico reported on Tuesday that expansion work on the United States border wall near Tecate, Baja California, is damaging Cuchumá Hill, a mountainous formation that straddles the US-Mexico border, of immense cultural significance to the Kumiai Indigenous people. “This problem is happening,...
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Moscow, Mar 25 (EFE).- Russia plans to significantly expand its technical capacity to block internet access across the country by 2030, according to a report by Kommersant citing a government development plan. The Digital Development Ministry’s budget has as such been increased by 14.9 billion rubles (about $184 million), bringing...
By Javier Picazo Feliú Madrid, Mar 22 (EFE).- Since the release of its first images «Crimson Desert» has captured the attention of the gaming world. It boasts ultra-realistic and colorful graphics, an immense world full of life, and nearly every action mechanic a fan of adventure games could dream of....
Madrid, Feb 27 (EFE).- A podcast confronting death, an investigation into Portugal’s wildfire arsonists, a cross-border probe into migrant drownings in the Rio Grande and a stark image of Spain’s deadly dana storm are among the winners of this year’s International King of Spain Journalism Awards. Honduran magazine Contracultura and...
San Juan, (EFE).- Willie Colón, the legendary trombonist, composer, and performer of salsa icons such as ‘Idilio’ and ‘Gitana,’ who achieved massive success alongside singers Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75 due to health complications in a New York hospital. «It is...
By Javier Picazo Feliú Madrid, Feb 21 (EFE).- Drawing inspiration from classic survival horror and the dark imagery of Spanish religious folklore, “Crisol: Theater of Idols” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of this year’s video game releases. The debut title from Madrid-based Vermila Studios pushes creative boundaries...
