{"id":17635,"date":"2026-10-06T10:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/?p=17635"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:07:50","slug":"troubadour-josue-oliva-matos-awarded-with-maestro-de-juventudes-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/troubadour-josue-oliva-matos-awarded-with-maestro-de-juventudes-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubadour Josu\u00e9 Oliva Matos Awarded with &#8220;Maestro de Juventudes&#8221; Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/josueoluva.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/josueoluva.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/josueoluva-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/josueoluva-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/josueoluva-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>Guantanamo.- In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Hermanos Sa\u00edz Association (AHS) honored singer-songwriter and troubadour Josu\u00e9 Oliva Matos from Guant\u00e1namo with the prestigious &#8220;Maestro de Juventudes&#8221; (Mentor of Youth) Prize.<\/p>\n<p>This accolade represents the highest recognition given by the AHS to cultural figures whose contributions significantly influence the next generation of artists. The announcement was made via Facebook by Yasel Toledo Garnache, the national president of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>The award highlights Josu\u00e9 Oliva&#8217;s enduring artistic and educational efforts in promoting the indigenous musical traditions of his region. With a professional career spanning over four decades, he has consistently supported emerging creators, notably through events like the Jornada de la Canci\u00f3n Pol\u00edtica (Political Song Festival), which he established.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the AHS presented the &#8220;Maestro de Juventudes&#8221; Prize to 15 notable artists nationwide. Among the recipients were Regina Balaguer, director of the Camag\u00fcey Ballet; singer-songwriter Liuba Mar\u00eda Hevia; actress Mirtha Ibarra; and social activist Carlos Alberto Lib\u00e2nio Christo (Frei Betto).<\/p>\n<p>Other honorees included visual artist Mois\u00e9s Final\u00e9, writer Marilyn Bobes, and musicologist Mar\u00eda Elena Vinueza, showcasing a diverse array of talent recognized by the AHS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guantanamo.- In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Hermanos Sa\u00edz Association (AHS) honored singer-songwriter and troubadour Josu\u00e9 Oliva Matos from Guant\u00e1namo with the prestigious &#8220;Maestro de Juventudes&#8221; (Mentor of Youth) Prize. This accolade represents the highest recognition given by the AHS to cultural figures whose contributions significantly influence the next generation of artists. 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