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FEATURED READ · OCTOBER 2026
Cuba Travel Update, October 2026: What We Saw and Our Plans for 2027
Chaz Chambers shares a firsthand update after his October 2026 humanitarian trip to Cuba, and explains how music, independent businesses, and long-standing relationships are shaping HMT’s return in 2027.
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New perspectives on Cuba, its music, and what travelers should know.
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February 2026: A Personal Update on Cuba and Our Work There
Read story →: February 2026: A Personal Update on Cuba and Our Work ThereDear Music Traveler Friends, Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary…
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Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2026 Program: What to Expect This January in Cuba
Read story →: Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2026 Program: What to Expect This January in CubaPast festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza.…
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Cuba Travel Checklist (Updated October 2026)
Read story →: Cuba Travel Checklist (Updated October 2026)Cuba Travel Checklist (Reviewed September 2026) What To Bring And How To Prepare For Your Cuba…
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Son Cubano Is UNESCO’s Newest Heritage: Why It’s the Soul of Cuban Music
Read story →: Son Cubano Is UNESCO’s Newest Heritage: Why It’s the Soul of Cuban MusicUNESCO has officially inscribed the practice of Cuban Son on the Representative List of the Intangible…
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Jazz Plaza 2026: A Week of World-Class Jazz in Havana
Read story →: Jazz Plaza 2026: A Week of World-Class Jazz in HavanaPast festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza.…
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Cuba’s New Sound: The Abreu Brothers Take the Stage
Read story →: Cuba’s New Sound: The Abreu Brothers Take the StageABC News recently profiled Fabio and Diego Abreu, two teenage musicians from Havana who are already…
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Best Time to Visit Havana for Music: A Musician’s Guide to Planning Your Trip
Read story →: Best Time to Visit Havana for Music: A Musician’s Guide to Planning Your TripHavana is a city where every corner carries a melody. From traditional son and rumba to…
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Cuba’s Tourism Ban for U.S. Travelers Explained: What It Really Means for Your Travel in 2025
Read story →: Cuba’s Tourism Ban for U.S. Travelers Explained: What It Really Means for Your Travel in 2025Historical update — reviewed September 2026: This article explains the July 2025 policy announcement in its…
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Yes, U.S. Travelers Can Still Go to Cuba in 2025—Here’s What You Need to Know
Read story →: Yes, U.S. Travelers Can Still Go to Cuba in 2025—Here’s What You Need to KnowHistorical update — reviewed September 2026: This article documents the June 2025 policy discussion. For current…
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