Explore the history of son, rumba, danzón, timba and Cuban jazz through artist profiles, regional traditions and stories from our journal. Start with our guide to Cuban music genres, or follow a musical route across Cuba to understand how the island’s regions shaped its sound.
Let‘s admit it, we all love music. And with so many different genres, sub-genres, techniques, sounds, and historical aspects, sometimes it can seem like a vast ocean, almost endless. But when it comes to Cuba, and discovering its culture, one particular style stands…
This article looks back at the 2019 festival and previews the 2020 program. For a new trip, see our current tours and current U.S. Cuba travel guide. Cuba Music Festival By Chaz Chambers(Musician, Tour Guide Leader, and Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical…
Breve historia de la música cubana con enfoque al período previo a 1959 ByYami Cabrera (Cuban musicologist and Business Development Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) La música cubana ya cuenta con poco más de 500 años de historia,…
The best musicians in the world. The secret of Cuban music By Chaz Chambers(Musician, Tour Guide Leader, and Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) Every time I go to a show in Havana or anywhere in Cuba,…