Ideas worth spreading

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1 Saturday November 15 3:00-8:00 pm Sala Covarrubias Teatro Nacional de Cuba Ideas worth spreading

2 Talks TEDxHabana Saturday November 15 Organized by Andrés Levin CuCu Diamantes Jorge Perugorría Presented by Amaury Pérez A ti y a mí nos importa Enrique Núñez Re-generación Claudia Castillo y Orlando Inclán El kamasutra de la alimentación Miguel Salcines Tú decides Heydi Fernández LGBT: Entre el idilio y la realidad Manuel Vázquez Performance Peruchín y Vocal Antinoo Pensando en películas Richard Peña Cuánto cuesta este almendrón Yudivián Almeida Fronteras sin fronteras Herman J. P. Portocarero La última carcajada Eugene Jarecki Performance George Céspedes y Los hijos del director Repentistas Tomasita y Luis Paz Hacer la suerte y compartirla Esterio Segura Arte en construcción X Alfonso El amor a la tierra Natalia Bolívar Performance Yoruba Andabo

3 Speakers & Performers TEDxHabana X Alfonso Musician Aside from being an accomplished musician, he is the founder and director of FAC (Fábrica de Arte Cubano), a cultural center focused on the combination of music, film, art, design, architecture, theater and fashion frequented by thousands of young people in Havana weekly. Enrique Núñez Culinary entrepreneur Creator of the memorable restaurant La Guarida where the movie Fresa y Chocolate (Strawberry and Chocolate) was filmed. His work has contributed to the development of gastronomy in Cuba. He is currently developing the community project Estado de ánimo to restore the historic building that houses the restaurant. George Céspedes Dancer and choreographer George joined the dance company Danza Contemporánea de Cuba at age 19 where he was principal dancer and choreographer. In 2014 he founded his own group, Los Hijos del Director, which will make its debut at TEDxHabana

4 Natalia Bolívar Anthropologist and writer Natalia is one of Cuba s leading ethnologists. She has written over 30 books including the renowned Los Orishas en Cuba. She has presented her work at Harvard and Columbia, among other prestigious universities, and was recently recognized by UNESCO. Esterio Segura Visual artist His works have been displayed in the most important galleries in Cuba; he has also exhibited his work in the United States, Germany, Spain, England, Argentina, Brazil, among other countries. Recently, his focus on community and education has come to life through the social project Esterio Estudio. Miguel Salcines Farmer Creator and president of the largest vegetable garden in Havana, Miguel Salcines has been carrying out a nearly impossible project for close to twenty years: in one of the most populated districts of the city, 10 hectares (24.7 acres) of crops offer 100% organic, fresh vegetables.

5 Claudia Castillo y Orlando Inclán Architects Graduates of architecture from the University of Havana, they have been immersed in the rescue and the reinvention of the city. They are co-founders of the groups Habana Regeneración and ERG-arquitectura. Herman J. P. Portocarero Writer and diplomat Herman is a writer, composer and diplomat. He has published both fiction and essays in English, Dutch and French. Currently he resides in Cuba, where he serves as an ambassador to the European Union. Heydi Hernández Communication manager Heydi is a graduate in Social Communication. She heads a campaign that raises awareness among teenagers in Havana on the risks of alcohol consumption, and has plans to expand her reach throughout the island.

6 Eugene Jarecki Documentary filmmaker Acclaimed filmmaker, two-time winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, for Why we fight and The house I live in. His filmography includes Reagan (2011, winner of an Emmy Award), The Trials of Henry Kissinger (2002) and Freakonomics (2010). Yudivián Almeida Computer Scientist - Cybernetics A graduate of the University of Havana in Computer Science, he holds PhDs in both Mathematical Sciences and Technologies for the Information Society. He currently heads the research group of artificial intelligence at the University of Havana. Richard Peña Professor of film studies Richard studied at Harvard University and holds a Master s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). For over twenty years he was the Director of the New York Film Festival. He is Professor of Film Studies at Columbia University.

7 José Luis Cortes Musician José Luis Cortés is one of the most prolific and influential Cuban musicians. Founder of timba powerhouse NG la Banda leader and part of the original lineups of historic bands like Los Van Van and Irakere. Tomasita Repentista - Musical Improvisation Tomasita began with improvisation when she unexpectedly participated in a sung controversy. She is considered the queen of Cuban repentismo (improvised sung oral poetry). Peruchín y Vocal Antinoo Musical group Rodolfo Argudin Justiz Peruchin is a former member of the legendary Cuban All Stars and creator of timba piano. This all male vocal jazz ensemble is Cuba s first openly gay singing group.

8 Amaury Pérez Artist Amaury is singer-songwriter, television presenter and journalist. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Nueva Trova movement. Luis Paz Repentista - Musical Improvisation Luis Paz holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine and has introduced repentismo, one of the most local traditions of the Cuban culture, to much of Latin American. Manuel Vázquez Lawyer Manuel is a graduate of law and holds a master s degree in criminology from the University of Havana. He is currently the legal advisor at the National Center for Sex Education of Cuba (CENESEX) and is an activist for gender equality.

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