Trombone Shorty took over Havana last weekend, leading a group of all-star American artists and teen musicians from the Trombone Shorty Foundation to the schools, clubs and streets of Cuba to celebrate the New Orleans – Cuba connection and unite around music. The five-day cultural exchange trip took place from January 11-15, 2024, marking the third edition of the “Getting Funky in Havana” festival.
Yissy Garcia of Cuba at Joe's Cafe! Yissy Garcia graduated from the Cuban Music Conservatory in Havana a few years back. She majored in percussion. Now she is bringing her band to Joe's Cafe to show St. Louis something they can't normally see. This is new music for these parts, and y'all should come check it out!