PlazaCUBA - Music, Dance and Culture

PlazaCUBA - Music, Dance and Culture PlazaCUBA has 25+ years experience in travel to Cuba. Join us for the Havana Jazz Festival in January 2027. http://plazacuba.com/tours/havana-jazz-festival-tour/

Since the year 2000, PlazaCUBA has been sharing the richness of Cuban culture with American travelers, offering a variety of legal trips to Cuba every year. Our Cuba tours and other projects directly support the Cuban people, including many musicians, dancers, and other artists. Over the years we have forged special and long lasting relationships with many of these artists and performers and have

set up numerous trips for schools and organizations, like SFJAZZ, the Berkeley High Jazz band, the Los Angeles Cinema Society, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and many others. Contact us for information about our Havana Jazz Festival trip in January, or other Music Workshops and Dance Programs throughout the year.

09/05/2026

We couldn't stay in our seats when this amazing group, "El Comité" did their rendition of the Irakere song, Bacalao con Pan, during the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival.

Thanks for the music Rolando Luna Carrillo Harold López-Nussa Rodney Barreto Carlos Sarduy Dimet Irving Acao Gaston Joya Perellada

Contact us for more information about traveling to Cuba on an Educational People to People journey: [email protected]

09/04/2026

Some memories become even more special as the years go by.

Seeing Pupy and Julito again—laughing and enjoying the moment—makes this memory even more precious.

Thanks to Pupy Pedroso & Los que Son Son , .timbalero , .durand.14 Calet Zulueta, Sergio Luna for welcoming us at the rehearsal that day. We feel very lucky to have shared it with you.

09/01/2026

So exciting to see two of Cuba’s great musical names sharing the same stage.

When Alexander Abreu of Havana D’Primera joined Los Van Van on stage, the crowd went wild! A very special moment of Cuban music, and one we were lucky to experience together.

Roberton Van Van Los Van Van Samuel Formell Alfonso

08/31/2026

This performance by ¨Grupo Los Ibeji¨ is dedicated to Eleguá, one of the most recognizable figures in Cuba’s Lucumí tradition. He is associated with life's crossroads, and represents change and new beginnings. Eleguá is traditionally among the first Orishas honored in ceremonies.

His personality also comes alive through the dance movements. Quick footwork, sudden changes of direction and playful gestures reflect the lively, unpredictable character traditionally associated with Eleguá.

08/29/2026

For more than 20 years, PlazaCUBA has shared a special relationship with the musicians of Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro and its director Frank Oropesa

The Septeto Nacional is one of the great names in Cuban Son, a tradition that has shaped much of the music Cuba is known for around the world.

So nice to share this evening with Rosa Barreto, Alisa Froman, Karelia Despaigne, Jennyselt Galata Jenny, Ory Figuerola, Luiz Guzman

Meet the PlazaCuba Team Behind every tour is a dedicated team committed to taking care of every detail and creating unfo...
08/25/2026

Meet the PlazaCuba Team
Behind every tour is a dedicated team committed to taking care of every detail and creating unforgettable experiences and memories for our travelers. We want everyone who travels with us to experience Cuba up close, connect with the people, and take home memories they’ll never forget.

Alisa Froman
Donald Gronberg
Mela Amaiya
Rosa Barreto
Vanya Goldberg
Margarita Permuy Díaz
Ory Figuerola
Jesus Campos
Deborah Badhia
Gilian Trelles

08/22/2026

Enjoying one of Cuba’s greatest orchestras, Los Van Van, by the pool.

Roberton Van Van
Mandy Cantero
Los Van Van

08/20/2026

Dayme Arocena at the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival
Daymé Arocena at the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival.

Acclaimed Afro-Cuban jazz singer, songwriter, and musical prodigy Daymé Arocena performs a jazz interpretation of songs dedicated to Oshún. She blends jazz, her classical conservatory training, and sacred Santería traditions.

Thinking about joining Havana Jazz, January 25 - February 1, 2027?

Educational and humanitarian travel is still authorized and an Educational People to People trip focusing on Jazz is a meaningful and inspiring way to experience the island.

Get $100 off if you register by August 28!

https://plazacuba.com/tours/havana-jazz-festival-tour

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