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American Museum of Natural History Partners With The Cuban National Museum of Natural History

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As America strengthens its ties with Cuba, museums from both are uniting as well. NYC’s American Museum of Natural History and the Cuban National Museum of Natural History recently signed an agreement to deepen their work together. This agreement includes collaborative research and education, as well as exhibitions. The first exhibition, “¡Cuba!,” will take place in NYC this coming November and highlight Cuba’s biodiversity by …

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Major Lazer in Cuba

Photos from their most significant performance yet

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Caribbean-influenced EDM act Major Lazer—whose current line-up is made up of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire—put on one of their most meaningful performances yet this past Sunday. The venue: the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform, just across the street from the Embassy of the United States in Havana, Cuba. Playing a free show for roughly 400,000 people, Major Lazer—whose team paid their own way there—have become …

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Dave Harrington's disco dub of Hall & Oates, Joanna Newsom's live harp skills, new Sleigh Bells and more in this week's music

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Joanna Newsom: Leaving the City Oftentimes, a live performance not only reveals the true wonders of a musician’s talent but also affirms their creative prowess with evidence of the hand (or voice). With her televised performance of “Leaving the City,” songstress Joanna Newsom demonstrates her sheer versatility. From vocals sailing through the ether—somewhere between Bjork and Kate Bush—to lyrics delivered with emotional resonance and a …