Getting Funky returns to Havana

Our list of Cuban music highlights in 2023 included the numerous concerts of North American artists in Cuba, and this year seems to bring more surprises to the island's music scene since January itself.

The Getting Funky in Havana program returns between the 11th and 15th of this month with exchanges and special performances by American and Cuban musicians.

The experience kicks off next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Estudio 50, with the rumba group Los Muñequitos de Matanzas and the hip hop dance group Los Datway, and the second day will take place the following day at Fábrica de Arte Cubano (F.AC.).

After announcing its usual season closure until January 24, F.A.C. has announced a special opening next Friday, January 12 "to once again feel the warmth and energy of New Orleans in Havana".

At 8:00 p.m. F.A.C.'s Nave 4 will host a super jam which will feature essential names in the music scene in the United States and Cuba. The line-up The main team includes P.J. Morton, Pete Murano, Ivan Neville, Pedrito Martinez, Keyon Harrold, Nik West and Yissy Garcia.

The download will also feature special guests including Cuban artists such as X Alfonso, Samuel Sandoval, Julito Padrón, Rolando Luna, Wampi, La Reyna y La Real, Eme Alfonso and Brenda Navarrete, as well as Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, Tarriona Tank Ball, Mannie Fresh, Anjelika Jelly Joseph, Dezzle, among others.

Two great presentations will also take place on Saturday and Sunday with surprises for the national public, and our magazine will bring the details soon.