What is more important in the study of Cuban music: theory or practice?
Although both are important, many of the greatest instrumentalists on the island were self-taught.
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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.
Study music in Cuba is an experience for all your life
A French friend once told me that every time he came to Cuba he was surprised to find a completely unknown artist.
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...
Studying AfroCuban Percussion in Havana
Studying AfroCuban percussion in Havana is by far the best option. Specially if you want to learn how to play with the strength and flavor of the Antillean rhythms such as Latin jazz, rumba, guaguancó, bolero or timba…
Courses of Cuban music at Havana Music School
Due to its charm and originality, courses of Cuban music attracts thousands of students from all over the world every year. Those who visit the island have the opportunity to immerse in the most popular rhythms and meet the most outstanding artists of the island.
Learning Cuban Music at Havana Music School
Learning Cuban music is an art. When the bongó and electric bass go hand in hand, the claves set the tempo and the piano stops the time with their chords, you understand that it is not only Latin music: it is Latin, European, North American, African and many more.
Cuban music – Painting on clean canvas
Everyone is wondering why Cuban music is a treasure of different rhythms. Few countries in the world have such a wealth of indigenous genres, beginning with some with more than 200 years as the contradanza or danzon to others as “modern” as Latin jazz or Cuban Reggaeton.
Percussion classes in Havana personalised to your needs
There are many who see Cuba not only as a tourist destination, but as a place to take percussion classes in Havana. This does not surprise anyone, cause the percussionists of our country are considered among the best internationally.
Bass courses in Havana – Enjoy and learn!
The bass and the double bass are two instruments that were quickly assimilated by Cuban music. From the beginning of the magnificent mixture that would result in Cubanism, just with the appearance of the first danzón
Music trip to Havana
When Cuba is mentioned in the world, many images come to mind. A picture of the Capitol, the paradisiacal beaches of white sands, a good tobacco from Pinar del Río and, above all, the rhythm
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