Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York

A special screening of one of the boldest films to come out of Cuba in recent years, Marilyn Solaya‘s feature film debut His Wedding Dress (Vestido de Novia). Based on true events, the film recreates the theme of transexuality and gender violence. The story is set in 1994, the worst year of Cuba’s so-called special period, […]

The CCCNY opens its Fall Season with a unique presentation by the unparalleled Cubanologist Emilio Cueto, who will trace and share the history of the Island as explored in one of his latest works, Cien barcos en la historia de Cuba, noting that pivotal events in the history of the country have been marked by […]

The New York City launching of Fernando Velázquez Medina‘s second novel, El mar de los caníbales, whose protagonist, a prodigal storyteller named Diego, recalls his restless youth and takes us on an adventurous voyage back in history to the Caribbean seas and jungles of the 16th century, full of discoveries, illusions, and betrayals. Diego, also […]

A concert in tribute to Flores Chaviano (1946), recipient of the 2018 Ignacio Cervantes Medal, the CCCNY’s lifetime achievement award for excellence in classical music. Mr. Chaviano has excelled as composer, guitarist, professor and orchestral conductor. His works, as well as his performances with the guitar or the baton, continue to gather accolades, and he is one of […]