When we say that the new century and new millennium are the millennium and the century of differences, we highlight a fundamental break with respect to the twentieth century: the great struggle of hegemonies. The last one we remember, between the socialist and capitalist factions, led to two world wars. If this is not recognized,Continue reading “We will not be the wall”
Author Archives: aidarends
Puerto Rico – US Government Harassing Solidarity Activists
The president of the Committee in Solidarity with Cuba (CSC) of Puerto Rico, Milagros Rivera, yesterday denounced the intimidation operation … Puerto Rico – US Government Harassing Solidarity Activists
Etienne Charles—”San Juan Hill: A New York Story”
Etienne Charles and his band Creole Soul will be performing with the New York Philharmonic to premiere his newest composition “San Juan Hill: A New … Etienne Charles—”San Juan Hill: A New York Story”
Film Review: “Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums”
Raul Da Gama (Latin Jazz Network) reviews filmmaker Soren Sorensen’s documentary film about the trajectory of Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa, … Film Review: “Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums”
I Liked Us Better by Amiri Baraka
“Not no small gangs, but BIG ASS gangs.”
I’m on KALX Berkeley for the Next Hour !!!!!
Jamaica donating $20 million in medical supplies to Cuba
THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is donating medical supplies worth $20 million to the Government of Cuba, to assist that … Jamaica donating $20 million in medical supplies to Cuba
A Guest in the House is a God in the House
How marvelous is the old Slavic saying that “a guest in the house is a god in the house”—and how vast is the difference between the east and the west… A Guest in the House is a God in the House
Miss Lou: Fi Wi Language (Jamaican Patwah)
Behind the scenes at Ring Ding with Miss Lou
Ring Ding which began in 1968, airing on the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) and which continued until 1980 was hosted by the redoubtable Miss Lou (Louise Bennett-Coverley) and was one of the first of its kind produced locally. This is a behind-the-scenes look at that iconic program.
Aida Rends 