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Buena Vista label invests in Cuba’s musical future

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Monday, 20 November 2006

World Circuit Records, the label behind the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2006 by donating an amazing £10,000 to the read more

Luciana finishes the marathon in Cardiff in support of the Music Fund Marathon running for Cuba

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Sunday, 12 November 2006

Luciana Caffarelli from Aberystwyth ran the Cardiff marathon in October 2006 and set up her own page on the website so her sponsors could donate read more

Raise your Banners festival donation

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Sunday, 9 July 2006

The Music Fund has gratefully received £150 from the Raise your Banners annual festival organisers. The 2006 festival – a gathering of choirs – took read more

Music Fund Newsletters

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Friday, 23 June 2006

If you have not received the latest Music Fund for Cuba newsletter you can download a copy here. Why not sign up for our email read more

New text for music teachers

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Thursday, 9 February 2006

The Music Fund has arranged the publication of an education text in spanish for music teachers in Cuba. Written by the Cuban music academic Alina read more

The Backroom Band Ceilidh in Priddy raised £1200 Special thanks for donations in 2005

by: Natasha Hickman | on: Wednesday, 4 January 2006

Special thanks go to Amicus Eastern Region and Durham Miners for their donations of £500 each. Also thanks to Joan Crookes and the Northern Lights read more