{
  "id": 3092238,
  "title": "Sílvia Pérez Cruz in Havana: A Free Concert in a Blackout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/silvia-perez-cruz-in-havana-a-free-concert-in-a-blackout",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:15:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/silvia-perez-cruz-in-havana-a-free-concert-in-a-blackout/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday 23 August 2026, Spanish singer Sílvia Pérez Cruz performed a free concert in Havana during a severe energy crisis. The event took place at the Iglesia de San Francisco el Nuevo in Old Havana, a church that operates independently from Cuba's national power grid. This choice was crucial as the island was experiencing widespread blackouts, some lasting over 20 hours. The concert began at six in the evening and was accessible to all, with no tickets or reservations required. The singer, known for her deep connection to the cause, described the performance as \"the most important concert of the whole tour\" and as an act of faith. Accompanied by three musicians named Montfort, Roma, and Albero, the event served as a beacon of music and hope amidst the crisis.",
  "summary": "Sílvia Pérez Cruz performed a free concert at a Havana church on 23 August 2026, chosen for its acoustics and independence from the power grid, amid widespread blackouts. The post Sílvia Pérez Cruz in Havana: A Free Concert in a Blackout appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "Spanish singer Sílvia Pérez Cruz performs free concert in Havana on 23 August 2026",
    "Concert held at Iglesia de San Francisco el Nuevo during severe energy crisis",
    "Event takes place amidst widespread blackouts lasting over 20 hours"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}