![]() The collaboration resulted in a beautiful composition-arranged by one of the Camerata members-dedicated to the city of Cienfuegos, which has historical connections to New Orleans.Ĭonductor Zenaida Romeu with members of the Camerata RomeuĬamerata Romeu and Preservation Hall Jazz Band after the performance Joyful Collaboration ~ Camerata Romeu & Preservation Hall Jazz BandĪnother memorable moment was an intimate performance by Cuba’s acclaimed Camerata Romeu and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in the Basilica of the St. The reigning diva Omara Portuondo is escorted on stage by pianist Roberto Fonsecaĭafnis Prieto Sextet at the Fábrica de Arte Cubano Stage backdrop made from recycled doors by artist José Joaquín Ávila Rodríguez After hours we headed to Havana’s hippest nightspot, the Fábrica de Arte Cubano, and caught a smoking hot set by the Dafnis Prieto Sextet. The opening night of the 34th International Jazz Plaza Festival included stellar performances by numerous artists in a multitude of venues, including the ever-vivacious Omara Portuondo. ![]() Poster art on display at the Fábrica de Arte Cubano “Tree of Life” ceramic sculpture by Mexican artist Alfonso Sotero, Casa de las Américas permanent collection ![]() We were fortunate to receive a curated tours of Havana’s Fine Arts Museum and the Casa De Las Américas cultural center, and were surrounded by exquisite visual art no matter where we went.Īrt installation by one of Cuba’s leading multimedia artists, Choco, at Havana’s Fine Arts Museum Grupo Afrocuba performs sacred Yoruba songs and dances for the deity Oshún Our group on the steps of the University of HavanaĪll-Star jam (l to r): Alain Pérez (bass, voc), Yaroldy Abreu (congas),ĭaymé Arocena (voc) and Yosvany Terry (chekeré)Īfter a visit to Ediciones Vigía book publisher in the beautiful city of Matanzas, we were treated to a private performance by legendary folk group, Afrocuba de Matanzas (est. We began our second day walking through some of Havana’s iconic neighborhoods, then dined outdoors as we enjoyed a private concert with trumpeter Yasek Manzano, and finished the evening with star-studded tribute to late conga maestro Tata Güines at Club Paparazzi. Our first day in Havana included the Cuban National Ballet’s magnificent production of Swan Lake at the newly renovated Gran Teatro de La Habana.Ĭuba’s National Ballet members take a bow after the performance What follows are some photographic highlights from members of our group-from the stunning architecture, breathtaking surroundings and vibrant arts scene, to the many artists we enjoyed along the way. Particularly bittersweet was the news of the tornado that touched down in the country’s capital a few days following our return, and it is in the spirit of solidarity and friendship that we dedicate this blogpost to the resilience of the Cuban people. This immersive experience spanned a broad range of activities, extraordinary music, dance and visual art, visits to schools, conversations with leading cultural and academic leaders, and was capped by the 34th International Jazz Plaza Festival in Havana. But you may not know that SFJAZZ also embarked on a remarkable journey to Cuba weeks before, for an eight-day adventure curated by yours truly for 17 travelers in partnership with InsightCuba. ![]() 2019 has begun with a distinctly Cuban flavor at SFJAZZ, highlighted by our spectacular Gala honoring legendary pianist and bandleader Chucho Valdés last month with our Lifetime Achievement Award, followed by a weekend of performances by the newest incarnation of supergroup, Irakere 45.
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