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Gay Men's Chorus Heading to Cuba to Spread Message of LGBTQ Acceptance
NBC Washington ^ | Jul 8, 2015

Posted on 07/09/2015 2:02:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is traveling to Cuba Saturday to spread their message through song.

The 23 singers are among the first U.S. citizens who will be able to travel to Cuba since diplomatic relations with the U.S. improved. The group aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights through music.

"It brings people together over something without addressing the issue head on. So, I often find that music can be actually more powerful than giving a speech at podium," Executive Director Chase Maggiano said.

The chorus is scheduled to perform several concerts around Havana next week in addition to participating in forum-style discussions. They were invited by Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro.

The chorus learned some songs in Spanish and is set to perform with the Cuban gay chorus. They will kick off their Cuban tour with a concert July 10 in Miami.


TOPICS: Cuba; Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: buttpirates; fudgepackers; poopflingers
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Shouldn't it be okay since Cuba has a gay leader?
1 posted on 07/09/2015 2:02:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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I hear they have a mah-velous repertoire of show tunes.
2 posted on 07/09/2015 2:09:05 AM PDT by shibumi ("Cover it with gas and set it on fire.")
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Wikipedia says:
The current HIV adult prevalence rate in Cuba is estimated to be out 0.07 percent, one of the lowest in the world and certainly the lowest in the region.
3 posted on 07/09/2015 2:14:43 AM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (A slave is one who waits for someone to come and free him.)
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To: shibumi

Yeah, I guess they’ll be able to hit all the high notes!


4 posted on 07/09/2015 2:18:46 AM PDT by Empireoftheatom48 (God help the Republic but will he?)
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To: nickcarraway

Just a reminder, because it should never be forgotten:

Cardinal Bernardin requested (and had) the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus singing at his Vigil Service. The Vigil is a Catholic liturgy. It is part of the official funeral rites of a Catholic.

Cardinal Bernardin was proclaiming at his own funeral what everybody always knew: He was a flaming, practicing homosexual. In fact, a homosexual predator.

He was also the best friend the abortionists ever had. He spent 20 years from Roe v. Wade to his death devising slogans and other weapons for the purpose of keeping Catholics voting for pro-abortion Democrats.


5 posted on 07/09/2015 2:24:28 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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I suppose the “Gay” Chorus could spread a lot worse. They can sing the virtues of homosexual “marriage”. I hear they do a bang-up job with “Over the Rainbow”. Incidentally, the Gaystapo could learn a thing or two from the Cuban dictators.


6 posted on 07/09/2015 2:27:43 AM PDT by windsorknot
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The Commies used to send the homosexuals to lunatic asylums. I suppose the modern Commies like those running our country are happy to send traditional Christian believers to the loony bins.


7 posted on 07/09/2015 2:28:23 AM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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Sadly, it looks like we’ll get more of the same with Cupich. Back to the bad old days.


8 posted on 07/09/2015 2:29:48 AM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: nickcarraway

The Cubans will be sorry they normalized relations with us! What’s the first thing America sends to your shores? The queer chorus! Aren’t we just fabulous!


9 posted on 07/09/2015 2:45:23 AM PDT by ScottinVA (Liberalism is the poison ivy that infests the garden of society.)
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To: Arthur McGowan

Remember this: Bernardin chose to have his reward in this world. His reward ended upon the death of his body. His immortal soul is now experiencing the consequences of his choice.


10 posted on 07/09/2015 2:52:28 AM PDT by spirited irish
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The group aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights through music.

What are they going to sing? Lola? Dude Looks Like A Lady? Funky Cold Medina? Take A Walk On The Wild Side?

11 posted on 07/09/2015 2:57:47 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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Going down there to catch some fresh untouched AIDs strains, huh?


12 posted on 07/09/2015 3:08:38 AM PDT by Gaffer
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How about, “I Feel Pretty, oh so pretty!” “YMCA.” I’m sure they will find some great gay songs to sing.


13 posted on 07/09/2015 3:12:54 AM PDT by Catsrus
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Really? The first good-will tour from American civilians is about this? I’m just so sick of these people and their need for acceptance. Just how low is their self-esteem?


14 posted on 07/09/2015 3:31:23 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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Why don’t they go to Iran and sing for the nuclear negotiations.


15 posted on 07/09/2015 3:33:20 AM PDT by MagnoliaB
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Brilliant!


16 posted on 07/09/2015 3:42:16 AM PDT by gattaca (Republicans believe every day is July 4, democrats believe every day is April 15. Ronald Reagan)
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To: Unam Sanctam

Yeah. He just said that “the consistent ethic of life” is “making a comeback.”

What that means is that he is going to be stepping up his efforts on behalf of pro-abortion Democrats. The “consistent ethic of life” was ALWAYS used by the bishops to accuse pro-life politicians of being “inconsistent.” Because they wanted to starve the poor, blow up the world, etc.


17 posted on 07/09/2015 3:46:54 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: Catsrus

“It’s Raining Men.”


18 posted on 07/09/2015 3:57:07 AM PDT by ScottinVA (Liberalism is the poison ivy that infests the garden of society.)
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To: nickcarraway

I’ve never seen a Hispanic (mestizo) gay. They are some I jut can’t think of any. I think this will backfire.


19 posted on 07/09/2015 4:00:52 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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Arrested and summarily executed upon arrival? Oops!


20 posted on 07/09/2015 4:25:45 AM PDT by W. ( Animals are much stupider since Noah's Ark, because of inbreeding.--Oglaf)
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