Harlem-Havana Cultural Exchange Announced for August

HARLEM, NY — Longtime Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel and New York Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday the beginning of a cultural exchange between Harlem and the Cuban capitol of Havana.

The cultural exchange will first take on Harlem soil in August. During Harlem Week — August 15 to 21 — Cuban artists, chefs and entertainers will showcase their country's culture. In return, a cultural delegation from the United States will travel to Cuba in February.

Here's the list of Cuban entertainers coming to Harlem Week:

• Cesar Lopez & Habana Ensemble
• Jorge Luis Pacheco y su Grupo
• Roca Salazar "Choco"
• JJ Folkloric Dance Company
• Fashion Project Arte y Moda
• Chef Raul Colon

[Photo: Nick Kenrick via flickr]