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The Houston Chamber Choir will present “De la noche al día” this Saturday under the directions of guest conductor María Guinand from Venezuela. The concert will explore things of a darker, somber nature then move into daylight and the brightness of the spirit via the music of Central and South America.
Travelling to the Cuban capital of Havana is akin to taking a step back in time.
Along with the dilapidated Baroque architecture, much of it UNESCO world heritage listed, it s impossible not to notice the vintage cars winding their way through the city s streets. Until 2011 there was an import ban on cars, resulting in American vehicles from the 1940s and 50s being the transport of choice for many locals. The import ban also resulted in a lack of spare parts for the cars, giving rise to come creative innovations. Sofa installed in place of a back seat anyone?
Beyond the cities, tourists flock to the dazzling white beaches of the island s north. Yet there is also much to be found in the island s interior, from the tiny Cuban hummingbird to the world s largest flamingo colonies in the western hemisphere. Guitarists and composer Héctor Angulo s music draws on elements of Cuban history and folklore, instilling the popular instrument with catchy rhythms and striking timbres.