A unique evening, in partnership with Pinceladas de Artes con Alejandra Cossio del Pino,
an online program which provides a platform to promote and support high caliber multicultural Hispanic artistic and intellectual talents to disseminate our cultural heritage and generate a greater understanding of our roots. This presentation will feature an interview with Federico Justiniani, a physician by profession, but whose affinity for music has also led him to delve into his creative talent, composing outstanding songs to the accompaniment of his guitar, some of which will be sung on this occasion by Cuban tenor Luis Serrano.
GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE
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This event is part of our CreateNYC Language Access Series on Cuban History, Art, and Literature. It will be held in Spanish.
Dr. Federico R. Justiniani was born in Havana in 1929. After graduating with honors from the University of Havana, he completed
a residency in internal medicine at the General Calixto García University Hospital, and had his own practice until leaving for exile in the United States in 1964. He did a second residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he became board certified. He practiced at that institution from 1969 until his retirement in 2010, serving as Director of Medical Education for more than 25 years, and also teaching at the School of Medicine at the University of Miami, attaining a full professorship in 1990. Dr. Justiniani has published in scientific journals in the U.S. and abroad, has been guest lecturer at numerous institutions in Latin America, and has been the recipient of multiple awards and honors for excellence in teaching, including the distinction of Master from the American College of Physicians. A lifelong music aficionado, he has composed dozens of songs, many of which are included in his recent CD, Canciones al Atardecer.
This event is presented in co-sponsorship with Pinceladas de Arte con Alejandra Cossío del Pino
And is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts and the New York State Legislature.
With the promotional cooperation of 14yMedio, Rialta, and Diario de Cuba
