Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
In the history of Cuban radio, few voices have resonated as powerfully as that of Radio Rebelde. Founded on February 24, 1958, by Commander Ernesto Guevara de la Serna in Altos de Conrado, in the Sierra Maestra mountains, the station was born in the midst of revolutionary fervor as a strategic weapon to carry the message of the insurgency to the people.
But beyond its political function, that first broadcast became a symbol of resistance and hope, a cry announcing that justice and freedom were on the march.
Over 68 years, Radio Rebelde has consolidated itself as one of the most influential voices in Cuba. Its schedule has evolved without losing its essence: news with rigor and commitment, cultural spaces that reflect the island's identity, and a musical lineup that has been key to preserving and promoting the richness of Cuban rhythms. Generations of listeners have found on its airwaves not only information but also entertainment and a deep connection to their land.
That same spirit of community service was replicated in 2005, when La Voz del Bayatabo was born in the province of Camagüey. This municipal radio station, based in the town of Minas, emerged with the purpose of bringing information closer to the inhabitants of that territory.
Through frequency modulation (FM), it offers local, proximity-based content: news reports, citizen debate spaces, and a schedule that reflects the diversity of the area. Topics such as education, food production, and popular culture are intertwined with the talent of local artists, thus strengthening the social fabric. In each transmission, the passion of its communicators and their deep-rooted commitment to their audience can be perceived.
From the heights of the Sierra Maestra to the studios of a small Camagüey’s radio station, radio continues to be that bridge connecting the past with the future. Radio Rebelde and La Voz del Bayatabo demonstrate that communication not only informs but also unites, inspires, and transforms. In a constantly changing world, these voices continue to resonate, reminding us that the word, when used with meaning, has the power to change lives. (Maykel Torres La Rosa/Radio Cadena Agramonte) (Photo: Taken from WhatsApp of the Union of Journalists of Cuba in Camagüey)
