In 2004, four dancers from the Lizt Alfonso Ballet decided to launch themselves in search of new horizons, which led to the creation of Habana Compas Dance, under the general direction of the choreographer and dancer, Liliet Rivera.
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In this section we want you to get to know in detail everything related to the history of Cuban music, from its origins to the most recent artists.
Adrian Berazain – As the crazy ones
Adrian Berazain, known as the Berita, was born in Havana on April 5th, 1983. Graduated from the Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDI) as designer, he was related to music in a self-taught way.
Arturo Sandoval and the magic of his trumpet
When we talk about Cuban music, is impossible not to mention Arturo Sandoval. But in terms of jazz is when his name is recognized not only by the public of his country, but also most of the world.
The Punto Guajiro in the Cuban popular music
Cuban music, like our whole culture, is made up of European and African instruments, but the peasant song is based on their Hispanic background.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba – The tireless pianist
The Cuban jazz would not be complete without the figure of the virtuoso pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
Enjoying good jazz at La Zorra y el Cuervo
Located on the busy 23rd Street, between O and N, Vedado, La Zorra y el Cuervo is one of the most famous jazz clubs in Cuba. Without parallel into the Havana nights, this room opens every time the sun sets to the lovers of one of the most popular in the world´s...
The genius of Chico O’Farrill
Fusing musical genres has been very common in Cuba. Thus was born the Afro-Cuban jazz mixing some bebop seasoned with son montuno. This subgenre of jazz has among its main exponents the figure of Chico O’Farrill.
Compay Segundo – From Alto Cedro to the top of…
Every country has its musical idols, those that must be mentioned when we talk about music. Our country, undoubtedly, has at its center the incomparable Compay Segundo.
Interactivo – The good Cuban music of this century
Combining the native Cuban rhythms, arrives Interactivo, a group for all ages and all tastes. If you think the son, timba and other rhythms that made up the broad spectrum of music in Cuba are old-fashioned, probably you have not heard to this band.
Come with us to the Submarino Amarillo
Located on 17th Street and 6, (Vedado neighborhood), just in front of the bronze statue of the unforgettable John Lennon, this club pays deserved tribute to the famous British band The Beatles.
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