Lieux de concerts, musique, danse cubaine
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Lieux de concerts, musique, danse cubaine

by Marcomontpel

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Marcomontpel
Montpellier · 7 posts
lieux concerts ou DJ, spectacles, danse : :

- Le 1830 : juste avant tunnel pour Miramar , prendre taxi cubain collectif par linea, descendre calle 20, marcher jusqua malecon Mardi de 20h- 0h : salsa et un groupede rumba/folkore durant 1h à22h30 Mercredi : de 20h à 1h ; 5 cuc, concert avec maykel blanco à 22h30 Jeudi : salsa de 20h à 0h Vendredi : salsa, concert -5 cuc, a verifier dimanche de 18h30 à minuit , , entrée à 3cuc, petite restauration au bar . restau excellent . prix corrects. Tous les taxis connaissent

- casa de la Musica galliano : habana centro, galliano y neptuno - tel (537) 862-4165,860-8296 matinée à17h concert à 19h, soirée à23h concert à 0h30 -1h

- casa de la musica Miramar : avenida 35 esquina 20, miramar, playa. tel 204-0447 , 202-6147 (du mardi au samedi) matinée à17h concert à 19h, soirée à23h concert à 0h30 -1h Les coordonnées et contacts ici : http://www.egrem.com.cu/contactos/casasdelamusica.asp

- Café Cantante (tel 8784273-) , esquina paseo y calle 39, a coté place revolución -vedado) matinee, dj a 17h30, concert à 19h, noche, dj a 23h30 concert à1h - palacio de la rumba –centro habana-à coté callejón hamel –Calle San Miguel # 860 e/ Hospital y Aramburu, Centro Habana Telefono: (537) 873-09-90 http://www.musicaip.cult.cu/HOME-Rumba.html - piscine de l’hotel riviera , malecon y paseo, vedado - vendredi de 16h à20h : salsa 5 cuc avec l entrée a la piscine et une conso

- las cañitas del hotel habana libre : vedado calle L entre 23y 25(à coté copelia ) : samedi soir (23h je crois), amener passeport ou carne cubano salsa DJ

- L hotel FLORIDA, calle Obispo, habana vieja - tous les soirs du lundi au vendredi, à partir de 22H00 ( pas de debardeur!), entrée 5 CUC avec 2 cocktails

- - Salon Rojo del capri (vedado -la rue qui arrive face à l'entrée de l'hôtel Nacional (27 je crois ) ; Concerts en soirée ( vers minuit) du mercredi au samedi. Attention bourrée de jineteras …

- le chevere , le mercredi de 19h30a 23h, nuevo vedado , salsa DJ

- parfois des concerts au téatro américa ( juste à coté de la casa musica galliano )

- Callejon de Hamel : al lado de esquina san lanzaro con hospital -dimanche de 12h à 15h : spectacle Rumba, afroc ubain, parfois un peude salsa à la fin

- sabado de rumba del palenque , 15h-18h30 le samedi , vedado calle 4 N°103 entre calzada y calle 5 à vedado ; entrée 5 cuc ( 5pesos pr les cubains) : spectacle Rumba/afro cubain ensuite danse libre rumba + salsa - rumba à l UNEAC le mercredi de 17h à 20h , esq 17 con H , vedado

- cabaret nacional : san Rafael y prado ( centro habana), actuellement matinée avec yoruba andabo le jeudi de 16h30à20h - Cabaret las vegas - vedado rue infanta a 3ou 4 cuadras (blocs) du malecon - rumba le samedi ; a verifier-concerta 18h, mais à partir de 16h salsa et regaeton avec DJ

- La Tropical ( salon rosado benny moré) (tel 2061281) , esquina av. 41y46, playa. vendredi 22h0 ou les Dimanches en matinee - Delirio Habanero ( au dessus) du café cantante- matinée à 19h, noche à 1h

les célebres cabarets TROPICANA (marianao) et cabretde paris ( hotel national dans le vedado)

Moins importants à priori, mais a connaitre aussi : - KARABALI, Vedado, calle 23 entre N y O tel 8326757 matinée de 16h à 20h, attention arriver tôt car se remplit vite et ensuite l’entrée est interdite tél 8326757 . entrée environ 1CUC, quantité salsa variable.

- LA RED, Calle 19, entre L et K, VEDADO, LA HABANA (tel 832 5415), Il y a une matinee avec dj le jeudi à 16h

- .-Discotheque de l'hôtel "Riviera" qui se trouve juste à côté de l'hôtel "Melia Cohiba", le Vendredi et le Samedi soir

- La macumba – concerts salsa angle calle 222 y av. 37 a Marianao –tel 330568/9

- Habana cafe -tel 333639, hotel melia cohiba , paseo entre calles 1 y 3- -22h, shows

- Jazz club la zorra y el cuervo : 8332402, esquina calle 23 y o, vedado -> jazz

- la CASA DE LA CULTURA - HABANA VIEJA (TEL 8634860) AGUIAR N° 509 ENTRE AMARGURA Y BRASIL 21H - ASOCIACION CULTURAL YORUBA DE LA HABANA , proche capitolio - tel 8635953- paseo de Marti n°615. Spectacles d afro cubain le jeudi a 19h , vendredi a 21h , concert salsa samedi 17h ( à confirmer)

- casa de la trova -8793373- san lazaro 661- 19h - EL CORAL, le mardi soir à partir de 20 heures jusqu'à 1 heure du matin. 42 y 1re Playa, MIRAMAR LA HAVANE

SANTIAGO DE CUBA Casa de la trova, a cote parque cespedes Casa música acoté parque céspedes http://promociones.egrem.co.cu/ Le Sueño, Le reggaeton est majoritairement présent, mais on y entend quelques salsas La Trocha. Lieu emblématique où tous les soirs il y a un voire plutôt deux concerts par soir. Le Salon del Son , La claqueta, cote parc cespedes La discoteca habana loco ; los miercoles de 11 hasta las 4pm · el Tropicana 10cuc Discoteca hotel Santiago 5 cuc con 2consumos la discoteca habana loco ; 8 cuc con 4 consumo

Programmations casa musica de cuba : http://promociones.egrem.co.cu/ programmation sur la havane : http://www.canalcubano.com/ingles/musica/centro.asp o http://www.canalcubano.com/musica/musica.asp des infos aussi sur : http://www.cubarte.cult.cu/paginas/index.php RADIO TAINO http://www.radiotaino.com.cu/index.php?cat=6
CU Cubata Regular ·
Wow, ça ne fait pas 24 heures que vous êtes membre et voilà que vous communiquez une mine de renseignements aux salseros et amateurs de musique qui visiteront La Havane. Merci pour votre contribution. C'est très apprécié! Ça donne le goût d'y aller...
Cubata
MA Marcomontpel ·
merci. oui je suis un grand passionné de musique et danse cubaine, vais regulierement à cuba pour danser, et ai élaboré cette liste petit à petit , avant tout pour moi, mais si ca peut servir .. la culture est faite pour être partagée . 😉
AN AndreFortin2 Regular ·
Bonjour..je partage entièrement l'opinion de Cubata🙂
André
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Just a quick update on the state of this road: the unpaved section has been significantly improved. You can now complete the journey in about 4 to 4.5 hours instead of 6. Great news! For me, the most hazardous part is actually the paved section before and after Sagua. It encourages higher speeds, but there are deep, dangerous potholes that appear without warning. Be careful!

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I’ve just returned from 15 days in Cuba and wanted to share my experience along with some practical tips for those planning a trip there.

1. Formalities:

- Passport valid for at least 6 months after your return. - E-visa: apply online (payment by bank transfer only via the embassy of your choice): evisacuba.cu or through an agency novelacuba.com (card payment on their site—I had to go with this option and recommend it because the Cuban embassy in Brussels apparently never received my transfer...) - Digital D’Viajeros form to fill out a few days before departure - Mandatory health insurance

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Official rate: ~1 € = 120 CUP → state-run restaurants and shops.

Current unofficial rate: ~1 € = 490 CUP → private restaurants, local bars, Cuban-owned shops.

For exchanging money: The easiest way: ask at your *casa particular* or a local restaurant.

3. My itinerary (15 days)

Havana: 3 nights Viñales: 3 nights Cienfuegos: 1 night Trinidad: 3 nights Varadero: 3 nights Havana: 1 night

Flights: Air Europa from Brussels, with a layover in Madrid. Smooth and pleasant service. Accommodations: *casas particulares* booked on Airbnb except for Varadero (Iberostar Playa Alameda hotel).

Practical tips

Install a VPN before departure (many blocked sites like Instagram and Airbnb).

Download the El Toque app to check the updated CUP exchange rate.

Internet via ETECSA SIM card (~30 € for 10 GB) or Wi-Fi in hotels/*casas*.

Download Maps.me for offline maps.

Intercity travel: shared taxi, Viazul bus, or private transfer through your *casa*.

Electricity: 110 V, sometimes 220 V.

Bring basic supplies and medications—hard to find there.

Cuba requires flexibility and openness: regular power outages, unstable internet (especially in Trinidad).

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I loved my trip to Cuba! It’s a disorienting yet deeply charming country. Poverty is visible, especially in Havana: crumbling buildings, many people asking for help (but no safety concerns!). Bringing some essentials for locals is a good idea (soap, toothpaste, medications, clothes...). Cubans are incredibly welcoming and friendly. A few basics in Spanish help a lot! The vibe is unique: music in every street, musicians everywhere, salsa all around. The variety of landscapes is amazing: colonial architecture, paradise beaches, mountains, waterfalls, lush valleys—you’ll never get bored. Only downside: Varadero, less authentic than the rest of the country, but I expected that! Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and I’d love to go back!

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions! 😉
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I’m open to all your comments.

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Sending my best to all my friends in Oriente as the hurricane passes, especially to Baracoa. I’m planning to visit this winter.

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Thanks! :)
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