Cumbiafrica – Song of the Day
We bring you SHEEL SHEEL (Drone Song) performed by the Columbian group Cumbiafrica, along with Gaza Birds Singing, Ahmed Muin AbuAmbsha, and Ale Kuma. (May 2026)
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Sunset in New York, USA – Photo of the Day
Mario Lovera from the United States took our photo of the day: “Sunset in New York”
Havana Times Photo Contest 2026 Update Video
The XV Havana Times Photo Contest is nearing the September 15th deadline for entries for our 2026 event. Please view this short video update.
Cuban Government Authorizes “Large Private Companies”
Despite the opening toward the private sector, the law continues to affirm that “the socialist state enterprise is the principal actor in the national economy”.
International News Briefs for Friday, September 4, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, September 4, 2026.
John Coltrane – Song of the Day
On the 100th anniversary of US saxophonist John Coltrane we bring you his beautiful song Naima off his Giant Steps album from 1965.
Machado Calls US-Venezuela Oil Agreement “Worrisome”
Machado said the news has generated “deep concern over the implications it has for the future of our country.”
International News Briefs for Thursday, September 3, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Havana Weather for September 3-9
Relative humidity will be between 65% and 95%. Highs will range from 31 to 34°C (88 to 93°F), while lows from 25 to 26°C (77 to 79°F).
Bye Bye Afternoon, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Bye Bye Afternoon”, in Havana, Cuba.