…an island on the net without a bearded dictator
According to Cuba 1952 – 1959, Fulgencio Batista led a group of disaffected military officers and a handful of political activists to overthrow President Carlos Prío Socarrás [1948 – 1952]. It turned out to be an easy and bloodless change on this day in 1952.
Guest Victor Triay, author of “On Freedom’s Shore,” in our 3rd volume about a Cuban family and political changes on the island.
Cuban American author Fernando Hernandez, who came to the U.S. under The Pedro Pan program, discusses his new book project about Cuban music and other stories.
We remember the life and times of José Martí, (1853-1895). How significant is he to Cuban Americans who grew up in the US?
We spoke with Frank Burke, author, businessman, and contributor to American Thinker, where we remember Desi Arnaz (1917-1986), “I love Lucy,” and the business story of Desilu, plus other stories.
Babalú turns 20 today. We go back into the archives and revisit some conversations we’ve had with Babalú writers over the years.
We spoke with Carlos Eire back in 2011 about his life and book. Carlos is a professor at Yale, a member of the “Peter Pan children” who came to the US in the early 1960s, and author of “Learning to Die in Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy.” His previous book is “Waiting for snow in Havana.”
We spoke with Humberto Fontova, Cuban-American leader and author of “Che” plus a few other books…we recorded this show in 2011 for the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Cuban baseball series: Martin Dihigo, Cuban great and Hall of Famer with author Fernando Hernandez and host Silvio Canto Jr.
On March 10, 1952, according to Cuba 1952-1959, Fulgencio Batista led a group of disaffected military officers and a handful of political activists to overthrow President Carlos Prío Socarrás [1948-1952].
Click the link below to hear our chat about “10 de Marzo” with Victor Triay, author:
Guest: Frank Burke, author, businessman & contributor to American Thinker. We will remember Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) and “I love Lucy,” plus the business story of “Desilu” and other stories.
“10 de Marzo” in Cuban history with Victor Triay, author……… https://t.co/5HBh2OJHe1
— Silvio Canto, Jr. (@SCantojr) December 30, 2016