KJAZZ Havana MUSICA!
Behind the scenes with Bubba Jackson
October 1-9, 2015
KJAZZ is very pleased to announce the much anticipated special People to People trip to Cuba, scheduled for Thursday October 1 to Friday October 9th, 2015. Learn about the culture of Cuba, meet the Cuban people, see the architecture, experience its soulful music and deep-rooted culture. Meet musicians, experience wonderful concerts and Cuba’s welcoming people, waiting to engage with you and learn about Americans and our values. The trip will be lead by KJAZZ radio personality Bubba Jackson and by the Cuban art expert, Adolfo Nodal. Jackson is deeply rooted in Cuban music through his many years at KJAZZ. Nodal was born and raised in Cuba, travels there frequently, and has a solid knowledge of the county’s art and architecture.
This in a nine-day and eight-night trip focused on meeting and getting to know everyday
Cubans, going to the best and most innovative music venues, meeting musicians and
composers, visiting artist studios, seeing architecture, dining at the best home restaurants (paladares) in Havana and other activities consistent with the People to People license. You will dig deeply into the Cuban music scene and learn how Cuban musicians live and work on the magic green island
We have teamed up with Cuba Tours and Travel to handle the myriad of travel details.
You will be staying at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba the Grande Dame of Havana hotels.
It's now easier to visit Cuba!
On January 16, 2015 President Barack Obama liberalized People to People educational travel, which now allows Americans to travel to Cuba without all of the paperwork previously needed. This makes travel to Cuba infinitely easier. People to People travel is not tourist oriented or self directed but it is both rewarding and unique. It allows participants to visit a wide scope of organizations, institutions, and community projects that provide a deeper understanding of Cuba, its people and its culture. This trip includes a full time schedule of educational exchange activities designed to promote meaningful interactions between Americans and the people of Cuba.
Trip costs and details
PROGRAM PRICE:
Land $3475.00 .00 Per passenger. At the Hotel Nacional
Air $575.00 MIA-HAV-MIA (Includes meet and greet at the Miami airport & airport taxes)
Total $ 4050.00* Per passenger. $ 550.00 single supplement
All passengers must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of the trip.
PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES:
*Meet and greet at the Miami International Airport
*Round trip air MIA-HAV
*Airport taxes upon departing Miami and Havana Airports
*Cuban Visa
*US Gvt Paperwork or People to People General License
*Airport transfers in Havana
*Accommodations for 7 nights at the Hotel Nacional
*Hotel in Miami for overnight before the trip (four star)
*Breakfast every day at the Hotel Nacional
*4 dinners and 6 lunches (17 meals total)
*Visits to artist studios, museums and service orgs as per itinerary
*Visits to musicians and special musical presentations and lectures
*Special Lecture Demonstration by the Danza Folklorica Nacional de Cuba
*Special visit to home and studio of Ernan Lopez Nussa & Trio
*Lecture on Cuban Music history by a renowned scholar.
*Reservations to music concerts and events for evening attendance on their own
*Motor coach or van transportation for most events for 12 hours a day. Driver is trained in emergency response.
*Full translation by professional Cuba-based guide, who also is trained in CPR and emergency response
*Medical Insurance in Cuba
PROGRAM PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
*Tips (Guide, Driver, Baggage handlers & Restaurants)
*Airfare to Miami
*Single room differential ($550)
*Trip Interruption Insurance
*All other items not listed in “PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES”
Reserve early!
October 2015 is coming right up and there is limited availability on this great chance to visit Cuba with KJAZZ. This is a perfect time to book your trip. Please sign up now to insure your place
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Your Trip Hosts
Bubba Jackson was born in Harlem, New York. His Baptist mom introduced him to gospel, blues and rhythm n’ blues music; his brother introduced him to jazz, and his cousin, to Cuban, Puetro Rican and Calypso music, which makes Jackson a knowledgeable and eclectic radio personality.
Adolfo V. Nodal is devoted to a vibrant cultural landscape for both Los Angeles and Havana. A native of Cuba, he is Co-Founder and a Partner at Cuba Tours and Travel. He was General Manager of the City of LA’s Department of Cultural Affairs for 12 years ending in 2000. After that he was President of the LA Cultural Affairs Commission for three years. He has also served in other LA City Commissions and until last year was the President of the Sister Cities of Los Angeles Association. In 2003, Al published Memoria: Cuban Art of the Twentieth Century.
KKJZ 88.1 and Global Jazz are committed to the promotion and preservation of the rich cultural heritages of Jazz and Blues through engaging, inspiring and informative programming that satisfies the most dedicated music aficionados, while attracting newcomers of all ages. Originally with the call letters KLON (and later renamed KKJZ) the station has been broadcasting jazz since 1981. In 2004, KKJZ increased transmitting power, going from 6,500 to 30,000 watts as well as an HD Radio digital signal 88.1FM. The California State University, Long Beach Foundation has contracted with Global Jazz, Inc. to program and provide supporting services for KKJZ 88.1 FM.
Cuba Tours and Travel has over fifteen years of experience offering expert-driven cultural travel to Cuba. Our management and program-design team, working together with a team of superb Cuban travel associates in both Havana and Miami, are uniquely suited to offer you the finest in-depth travel program to the island. We are licensed by the US and Cuba and are fully insured. Most importantly, we have an abiding love for Cuban art and culture and have strong connections to the cultural institutions on the island.
Cuba Tours and Travel is a full-service agency licensed by the U.S. Government
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