KoSA Cuba One-Week Study Program and the Havana Drum Festival
Culture, Music and Education in Historic Havana | March 6-13, 2011
Montreal, January 3, 2011 – KoSA is returning to the culturally important destination of Havana, Cuba for the 9th annual edition of KoSA Cuba; a week long intensive Study Program incorporating the Havana Fiesta Del Tambor. Open to all ages and levels, from beginner to professional. This year’s trip will take place on March 6 – 13, 2011.
KoSA Cuba is an experience like no other. A thrilling program, where participants will experience intensely fulfilling days of hands-on classes, workshops, concerts, lectures, cultural visits and the exciting activities of the Havana Festival Del Tambor. Conga, bongo, timbales, bata, drumset and other instruments will be explored as participants are immersed in Cuban rhythms, music and culture. All instruments are provided.
The capital city of Havana is scenic, historical and renowned for the richness of its Afro-Cuban folklore and music. An incredible variety and depth of knowledge has been passed through the generations, maintaining centuries of old African-based traditions. Havana is also the cultural Mecca of the Caribbean and a hotbed of new and contemporary creative music. All of this and more will be featured during The Fiesta del Tambor, a growing national percussion competition with associated clinics and concerts. The KoSA Cuba experience includes active participation in all these activities, and participants will learn and play alongside their Cuban contemporaries.
This year, KoSA Cuba’s faculty will include Cuba’s most recognized artists, including Giraldo Piloto and his band Klimax, Julio Lopez Sanchez, Jean Roberto San Cristobal, Panga, Yaroldy Abreu, Amedito Valdes, Adel Gonzalez and surprise guests. Seminars in the history and development of Cuban music will be led by respected ethnomusicologist Dr.Olavo Rodriguez.

For more information, please visit www.kosamusic.com or call 1-800-541-8401