The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C., Alejandro García del Toro attended a concert by the Cuban pianist Nachito Herrera, at the Ordway Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was the presentation of the “Cuba Vive” Gala, produced by Nachito and his wife Aurora González and with the participation of the Habana Jazz All Stars band.
This band is made up of prominent Cuban musicians Daymar Calvario, Igort Rivas, Luis Ernesto Beltran and German Velazco. Among the pieces performed were “Esperanza”, “Puerto Padre”, “My Way and "Silencio”.
As Garcia del Toro explained on his Facebook profile: “Beyond the music, Nachito y Aurora have made tireless efforts for better relations between Cuba and the United States in the cultural sector and others fields and for the removing of the blockade against Cuba. They have also set up donations to Cuban hospitals and other medical institutions”.
This event highlights the need to create new bridges between both countries, for which there is ample potential in the cultural field.