VISIT CUBA

MEET YOUR GUIDES...

Your journey will be hosted by Charles Bittner, an expert on Cuban culture and a professor of sociology at St. John’s University. Charles has specially curated Stringletter's musical tour of Cuba.

Throughout the week, you will also be accompanied by Migdalia Carballosa Rodriguez, one of Cuba’s most musical and highly-educated tour guides.

Private musical performance by renowned guitar and ukulele player, singer, and songwriter Frank Delgado at Casa de La Bombilla Verde. Enjoy tasty tapas and cocktails while discussing the nueva trova movement in Cuba.

Behind the scenes art tour. Visit the home and studio of a family of artists and art professors from the most renowned art institutes in Cuba.

Lunch at El Lagarto. With views and breezes from the bay of Cienfuegos (referred to as the “Pearl of the South”), the location is unbeatable.

Visit the studio of Acosta Dance. This modern dance company was founded by legendary Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta, the current director of the Royal ballet in London.

Discussion and performance with La Reyna y la Real. The hip hop/jazz/fusion duo will open up their modest home, share their music, and discuss the challenges young Afro-Cubans currently face.

Enjoy local music and libations—try a canchanchara, Trinidad’s storied, local cocktail—at a private party in the courtyard of Carlos Mata's meticulously restored 18th century home.

“I have traveled a lot, but never before with a focus on music. That focus – both in terms of the program and in terms of my fellow travelers – made this particular trip into one I will never forget. I am still processing all we saw and heard! Just go!” – Monica D.

“This was simply one of the most positive travel experiences I have had, a deep immersion in the culture (musical and otherwise) of a country I have been interested in for many years. The opportunity, not only to hear a great amount of fantastic music, but to meet everyday Cubans, sometimes in their own homes, was quite unique and greatly exceeded my expectations! Seriously folks, if you love Cuban music as I do, this is a once in a life time experience!” – David P.

“I’ve traveled extensively but never before as part of a tour. The advantages were many: access to multiple types of music and dance performances, expert lecturers, a proficient translator, and convenient transportation. The person who planned the trip did a remarkably creative job of making sure we had a variety of fabulous experiences without requiring us to show up at dawn-thirty in the morning or maintain a hectic pace. Plus, because most of the tour members were musicians, it was easy to meet and enjoy like-minded fellow travelers. The trip definitely changed my view of tours as a desirable, efficient way to discover other countries and cultures.” – Nancy L.

“This trip exceeded our expectations on all counts…the itinerary, the music, the culture, and the Cuban people. Go, if you can!” – Rich O.