Havana World Music

The Havana World Music festival celebrates the intersection of a wide range of diverse musical styles, languages, and cultures. As one of Cuba's most beloved cultural events, the festival has become an annual tradition for young music lovers across the country as they explore new sounds from around the world. With its unique mixture of flavors, colors, and rhythms every year, it promises to be an extraordinary experience.

For three days, Havana World Music takes hold of its rightful title as the world's music capital. The remarkable Cuban influence on modern-day music is largely due to what can be referred to as an "ajiaco"—a special blend from Afro-descendant peoples that has shaped its culture up until today! Popular styles like son, rumba, chachacha, or salsa all stem from Cuba's diverse roots. But not only do they embrace their traditional tunes; rock, reggae, and hip hop also have a place in HWM along with other cross-genre fusions. This unique mix of sounds makes Havana World Music such a one-of-a-kind!