Have you ever envisioned a place that never existed?
One of Cuba's most prominent artists and the National Arts Club artist-in-residence, Carlos Quintana has -- and he's captured this bold and imaginative place on canvas through his first solo exhibition in New York called "Images of a Place that Never Existed." The exhibition will be on view to the public at the prestigious and historic gem, the The National Arts Club until May 30.
All eyes will be on U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, on Monday as the Republican senator from Florida with Cuban roots will declare whether or not he will run for president in 2016.
"Cubanacan" will a major event as it is the first opera in almost 50 years to come out of Cuba. The work is written by Charles Koppelman and composed by Roberto Valera. The production team recently announced that director Charles Chemin was brought into create the vision for the work's premiere.
Chemin has an extensive background in theater and film, but "Cubanacan" will be his first crack at opera. The Frenchman called in from his native country to talk to Latin Post about how he got involved with the project and his vision for bringing Cubanacan to life.
The Seattle Mariners haven't made the playoffs since 2001. With arguably the best Latino Roster, and one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball, the Mariners could win the American League West this season.
Last week, Cuba got its first free, public WiFi hub. But as significant as that is for the formerly hermetic island nation that's in the process of normalizing relations with the U.S. and others, it may just be the beginning of a much larger coming technology revolution in the country.
Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best offseasons of any MLB team. The additions of numerous Latin American players is expected to improve this Red Sox team significantly. Latin Post takes a look at the Latino free agents additions by the Red Sox this offseason.
The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are flirting with the idea of possibly playing Major League Baseball exhibition games in Cuba. Cuba and the United States have had their differences in the past, but it appears as if a resolution is nearing.
The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.
"Despierta America's'" treasured Chef Pepín has perfected his recipe for success - by adding generous heaps of authenticity, a genuine engagement with his loyal fans, love for the Latino community and his infectious humor and humility. This is one recipe where you can splurge and indulge in large portions, for all of these ingredients are hard to come by these days.
The Cuban-American culinary pioneer, who spoke to Latin Post in an exclusive interview, encompasses the essence of our "Sabor" series for he truly savors every moment, has a passion for cooking, but most importantly he has a zest for life.
Hispanics are watching the NFL more than ever before. With the 2015 Super Bowl among us, Latin Post.com provides a slideshow showing off some of the most talented Hispanic NFL players in the game today.
The Super Bowl is without a doubt the most watched event of the year. With the 2015 Super Bowl almost here, Latin Post.com digs throughout Pro Football history to name some of the most notable Latin Americans to play in the NFL.
"Cuba: An Intimate Glimpse into Un-sensationalized Realities" was an exhibition held in Brooklyn, NY during early September 2014. The collection of photographs was captured by photographer Hannah Berkely Cohen; and during the exhibit, the audience of like-minded individuals, who are vested in Cuba's future, observed Cohen's passion project. The project revealed the realities of modern-day Cuba and its transition in the unknown.
With Pedro Martinez now a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he will always be regarded as one of the best to ever play. Latin American players have always had a big legacy in the baseball world. Here, Latin Post ranks the 10 greatest Latin American pitchers in Major League Baseball history.
