I went to Cuba because of music. The biographical film of Arturo Sandoval’s life, For Love or Country, made me yearn to see Cuba, hear the music, and meet the people. And that I did.
Music is the heartbeat of Cuba. Everywhere I went, I heard it and saw people dancing, clapping, and smiling right along with it. It seems that the music lives in them, moves them, and binds them all together. Music is a way to remember the past, enjoy today, and hope for a better tomorrow. Here are some of my favorite music memories from Cuba:
Musicians at a restaurant in Havana’s Plaza Vieja
Musicians at the National Hotel
Guitar from Peter Frampton at the National Hotel
The site of our sunset dinner on the beach in Trinidad
Beach in Trinidad
Sunset in Trinidad
Sunset in Trinidad
Sunset in Trinidad
Musicians at our beach dinner in Trinidad
Guitar player
Drum player
A music store in Trinidad
Live music in a restaurant in Trinidad
Christa Avampato 