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1511
The Village of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa was settled.
15 de Agosto de 1511
The Village of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa, the first village, capital and bishopric of Cuba, was settled by the advanced conqueror Diego Velázquez in August 15th, 1511. But its history begins in November 27th, 1492, with the arrival of Cristóbal Colón, who admired, wrote that very day in his dairy: “...the most beautiful thing of the world... Walking through it was something marvelous to see the forests and freshness and the very clear water, and the birds, and amenity, so that he says that he seems he would ever get out of there.” There is an unique material evidence from this event, the Cross of la Parra placed by the Admiral four days after his arrival, and that was found by Diego Velázquez and his expedition force. It is the only one kept from the 29 placed by Cristóbal Colón during his journey across the American continent. In the XVI Century, Bishop Morell de Santa Cruz ordered to move the cross to one of the altars of the parochial church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa, where it can be admired.
The toponymic comes from Arauac origin and means “existence of the sea”. It is also calle Landscape City, City of the Rains, City of the Mountains, City of the Waters, Capital of the Wood, the Coconut and the cacao. Its nature, surrounded by mountain ridges, embelished by a vigorousa vegetation of virgin woods, plethoric of endemic flora and fauna, with crystalline rivers and beaches surrounded by uvas de caletas, almond trees and coconut trees, confer it a true distinctive seal, compared with the rest of the country.
1891
Composer and Singer Oscar Hernández was born.
15 de Agosto de 1891
He was born in Havana, in August 15th, 1891 and died in March 3rd, 1967. Maestro Felix Guerrero, Sr. delivered him musical lessons. He joined the trova song world making a trio with Manuel Corona and Juan Carbonell, giving his voice and his guitar. In 1919 the trio dismissed, and then he joined other trovadores, for several years. Later he dedicated only to composition. His songs and boleros are continually sung. Among them we quote: "Rosa roja", "Ella y yo" (aka: "El Sendero"), "Mi ruta", "Para adorarte". In 1955 he won First Prize in the Contest of the Cuban Song with, "Justicia de Amor".
1908
Lawyer and writer Arturo Ramírez y Rodríguez was born.
15 de Agosto de 1908
He was born in Manzanillo in August 15th, 1908. Lawyer and writer, Doctor in Civil and Public Laws. He worked in Carteles magazine, where he wrote theatre interviews and chronicles. He collaborated in Acción, Luz, El País, Social and Verde Olivo.
1945
Singer Héctor Téllez was born.
15 de Agosto de 1945
He was born in Santa Clara, in August 15th, 1945. He started as singer and guitarist in the Venus trio, from that city, when he was thirteen years old. Later he joined other trios and Gustavo Rodríguez quartet, also performed as soloist. In Havana, he joined Voces de Oro (Golden Voices) trio, from where he passed to Meme Solís quartet. He studied with Francisco García Caturla. He performes as soloist for a long time. He has recorded several LP records and filmed documentaries. Among his compositions are: “Búscame”, “Vive”, “Me preguntarás”, “Viviré soñando” and other songs.
1951
Trio Taicuba, made his debut.
15 de Agosto de 1951
Trio Taicuba, settled in Havana in 1951 by Baz Tabranes, Alfredo Cataneo and Héctor Leyva, made his debut in a TV program. From then on its guitars and voices played a repertoire of Cuban boleros and sones. Several times. Selected as the best trio of Cuba. Among its visited countries are: Venezuela, Panama and United States. Heriberto Castro (substituting Leyva) joined later. It has performed in recitals, popular recreation centers, radio, television and has made recording. Its style which has conferred its own seal, has settled a line, different from mexican trios, adopted by other Cuban groups.
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