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GERARDO ALFONSO in CONCERT FROM CUBA
7pm Tuesday, April 82994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by DonationAll proceeds going towards "Cuban Doctors for Haiti Campaign"
Gerardo Alfonso, Cuban popular musician and Sandra Ramirez, Cuban Friendship Institute representative will be on a Canada cross country tour. Our Victoria Friends of Cuba with the Canadian Network on Cuba is cosponsoring their visit to Victoria.
The beautiful poetic songs of outstanding Cuban composer and guitar player, Gerardo Alfonso Morejón will be heard from Halifax to Victoria. This... Solidarity with Cuba Musician Tour is organized by the Canadian Network on Cuba and is from March 21st to April 13th with performances in twelve cities, in six provinces.
The tour will promote the Third World Solidarity Meeting in Havana October 27 to 29th, 2014. Sandra Ramírez, North American Specialist from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples in Havana will accompany Gerardo and will speak about that upcoming event.
Gerardo Alfonso is part of the Nueva Trova (New Song) movement that started in Cuba in the 1960’s and combines traditional folk music with political lyrics. His songs include themes of humanity, society, love and life. He has shared the stage with world known musicians Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milanés, Vicente Feliú and many others.
Sponsored by Victoria Friends of CubaFor more information visit our website:http://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5Vote for the Cuban 5 for the 2014 People's Choice Award
The International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5 has nominated the Cuban 5 for the 2014's People's Choice Award
The People's Choice Award is part of a larger annual Human Rights Awards event organized by Global Exchange. Each year this organization invites their members, supporters and allies to nominate and vote on individuals or groups who they consider to be human rights heroes.
We consider the Cuban 5 to be perfect candidates for this award for fighting to protect the lives of the Cuban people and people in the United States against terrorist attacks. They did this at great personal risk and have had to endure long unjust prison sentences as a consequence. Despite the injustice the Cuban 5 continue to hold their heads high with dignity and resolve.
This nomination and voting campaign is another way to spread the word about the case of the Cuban 5.
The voting begins 9 A.M. March 3, 2014 through 5 P.M. March 21, 2014 IT WILL TAKE ONLY ONE MINUTE OF YOUR TIME! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE CUBAN 5 NOW! AND ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR THEM TOO! One of the criteria for winning is by who gets the most votes. We urge you to cast your vote for them and spread the word to people you know.
Once the online voting concludes, a People's Choice Award committee consisting of Global Exchange and noted activists will review each nominee to determine the winner. The 2014 People's Choice Award will be announced by Global Exchange on April 9th. The winner will receive an award in honor of their work at the Human Rights Awards celebration on May 8, 2014. To learn more about the Cuban 5 visit: www.thecuban5.org
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