The 17th edition of the KoSA Cuba Workshop: One week study program and “Fiesta del Tambor” (Havana Rhythm and Dance Festival).
KoSA Music is proud to present its 17th edition of the KoSA Cuba Workshop and Fiesta del Tambor( Havana Rhythm and Dance Festival) taking place in Havana. US legal travel possible . University credits available ( up to 3 from US University). Intense Hands-on classes, seminars, playing , excursions and attending the evening concerts of “la Fiesta del Tambor”
Course of Study:
The KoSA Cuba Workshop is a one-week immersion of Cuban rhythms, music, and culture. Daily classes are given on conga, bongo, timbales, drumset and other instruments by some of Cuba’s top artists. All instruments are supplied on site. Included in the daily schedule are sessions by Cuban ethnomusicologists, visits to museums, religious ceremonies, local interaction with Cuban musicians, playing sessions and nightly concerts which feature artists such as Chucho Valdes, Klimax, Los Papines, Los Munequitos de Matanzas and many more.
KoSA Cuba Faculty: Faculty includes such renowned artists as Giraldo Piloto (Klimax), Yaroldy Abreu (Chucho Valdes), Adel Gonzales (Afro-Cuban All-Stars), Amadito Valdes(Buena Vista Social Club),Oliver Valdes (Sylvio Rodriguez), Rodney Barreto ( Chucho Valdes), Enrique Pla (Irakere), Panga and others. International guest artists include Antonio Sanchez , Nanny Assis, Manhattan Transfer members and others.
Contact: Aldo Mazza, Director. 1-800-541-8401 or 514-482-5554.