The opening of the exhibition “Convergencia,” the launch of the book of the same name by the RUTH Casa publisher, and a theoretical event at Salon de Mayo of the Pabellon Cuba exhibition center in this capital, the main venue for the event, stand out among this Thursday’s activities.

In this space, speakers will discuss the life and work of Inocente Iznaga, known as “El Jilguero de Cienfuegos;” and “La Controversia del Siglo,” 70 years after that epic encounter between two great Cuban improvisers: Jesus Orta Ruiz, known as El Indio Nabori, and Angelito Valiente.

The Pabellon Cuba’s main stage will host the opening concert “Canciones con Pimienta,” featuring the Buena Fe duo and Alexis Diaz-Pimienta, Honorary President of the meeting.

An Entrepreneur’s Fair is also included in the agenda, and in parallel to the activities at the Pabellon Cuba, improvisers will visit the Manuel Saumell and Amadeo Roldan Music Schools.

Alexis Diaz-Pimienta’s keynote lecture: 25 Years Since the Creation of the Experimental Chair of Improvised Poetry, and Improvised oral decima, techniques, and secrets, will be held on September 26 at Salon de Mayo of the exhibition center.

The 4th Oralitura Habana Poetic Improvisation Meeting will be dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Controversy of the Century, the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Experimental Chair of Improvised Poetry, the 50th death anniversary of Francisco Riveron, and the 95th birthday of Inocente Iznaga.

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