Stories about Cuban music, culture, travel and the people behind the traditions. Browse artist profiles, listening guides, historical reporting and practical trip-planning advice from the Havana Music Tours archive.
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Welcoming You to a Celebration Like No Other: Prepare to enter the lively and heartwarming atmosphere of Cuban music with the much-anticipated Havana Salsa Festival 2024. From the 20th to the 26th of February, the historic and breathtaking avenues of…
Havana Music Tours’ 2024 Cuba Tours: A Look Back Historical tour archive — reviewed September 2026: This article preserves our 2024 tour lineup. Dates and availability below are historical. For current small-group and private options, see our current Cuba tours.…
What to Expect from the Havana Jazz Festival 2024 Past festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza. For current information, see our Havana Jazz Festival 2027 guide and 2027 Havana Jazz Festival…
This article reports our 2023 Tripadvisor award. Tour dates, group sizes and offers mentioned below describe that period; see our current tours for new bookings. Exciting news for travel enthusiasts and Cuba aficionados! TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform,…
The Global Influence of Cuban Music Cuban music is a rich tapestry that has not only shaped the island’s cultural identity but has also left a significant mark on the global music scene. Its rhythmic vitality and vibrant melodies reflect…
This is the announcement of a November 2023 tour. For a new trip, see our current tours and current U.S. Cuba travel guide. Tour Release Dear Music Enthusiasts and Cultural Explorers, we are overjoyed to share a unique and captivating…
Tour Release Historical tour release — reviewed September 2026: This article documents our 2024 Havana RPM tour. The itinerary is now available as inspiration for a private custom Havana RPM music tour when festival dates and access allow. Explore the…
Tour Release Historical tour release — reviewed September 2026: This post announces our 2024 Santiago de Cuba departure. Santiago is now offered as a private custom music and cultural tour with dates by request. Today, as we honor Cuban Culture…
This article describes the 2023 Jazz Emprende program. For a new trip, see our current tours and current U.S. Cuba travel guide. Let’s Set the Scene Dates: September 13th-17th, 2023, featuring “Jazz Emprende” music event at Fábrica de Arte Cubano,…
Historical festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers the 2023 edition of the Varadero Josone Music Festival. For a future visit, see our private custom Varadero Josone Music Festival tour, available when festival dates and access allow. What…