December 14, 2005
President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela to receive Unesco 2005 International Prize José Martí

(Unesco Press Release) - "President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela will receive the 2005 International José Martí Prize in a ceremony that will take place in Havana (Cuba) on 28 January. The ceremony will coincide with the anniversary of the birth, in 1853, of José Martí the Cuban humanist, writer, translator, diplomat and teacher, who is known as the "champion" of Cuba's independence. (read more)

December 1, 2005
Reissued gem by an unsung master of the harp
Published by Songlines Magazine
By Russell Maddicks

"The January / February edition of Songlines Magazine, features a review of a recently re-issued CD by Venezuelan harp maestro Rafael Ochoa. Originally cut in the early 70s at several different studio sessions in Caracas, the 11 instrumental tracks highlight the versatility of the Venezuelan harp in the hands of a maestro. (read more)