How to explore the Cuban capital’s deeply rooted music culture from a surreal historic ballroom to a classic nightclub straight out of ‘The Godfather Part II.’ Our writer dove right in.
Inside a musical exchange in Havana hosted by the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which aims to forge connections between students and musicians drawing from the rich cultures of Cuba and New Orleans, which have more in common than you might think.
Timba.com is the largest Cuban music portal in the world. A veritable wiki of all things related to Cuban music, on volume of content alone it is by far the biggest and most extensive Latin music website available on the planet. With reporters from the United States, Europe and Latin America, the site hosts various Cuban music blogs, Cuban music ringtones, Cuban music videos, Cuban music articles and educational resources, Cuban music directories of artists, bands and musicians, several online (electronic) Cuban music books and playing methods (Timbapedia) and an extensive list of upcoming tours and shows. Timba.com is part of the Latin Pulse Music network of websites. Afro-cuban, folkloric, salsa, pop, son, traditional and contemporary Cuban pop music styles and current events are featured.