Finding soul of Havana on music-themed journey of Cuban capital
by Maureen Jenkins, Chicago Tribune
Dec 18, 2017
3 minutes
Think Cuba, and much of what comes to mind is rhythm - the beats of the Buena Vista Social Club and bodies swaying to sensual salsa, son, rumba and danzon.
It's little wonder, then, that InsightCuba's Jazz in Havana tour struck me as the perfect entree to this Caribbean island. And my dad, Farnell, a Chicago pianist and songwriter, was game to join me on this musical escapade.
Our trip took place last year, before President Donald Trump rolled back some of former President Barack Obama's relaxed travel policies with the communist nation.
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