Tour stories and music travel articles from Havana Music Tours. For dates, inclusions and current availability, see our scheduled music tours or ask about a private trip.
The Symbiotic Journey of Cuban Music and Jazz: From Havana to New Orleans and New York By Yami Cabrera (Cuban musicologist and Co-Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) In the realm of music, few genres demonstrate the dynamic interplay of cultural…
Nestled on the southeastern coast of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba stands as a testament to the island’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and music. As the birthplace of the Cuban Revolution and the son musical genre, this vibrant city offers…
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.…
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,…
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…