Canada Cuba Summer Jazz Academy Launches in 2025

The inaugural Canada Cuba Summer Jazz Academy (CCSJA) is set to take place July 1st to 8th, 2025, in Varadero, Cuba, offering an unparalleled opportunity for high school musicians to immerse themselves in Afro-Cuban music, culture, and history. A collaboration between Canadian and Cuban music educators, CCSJA is designed to provide young musicians with hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities led by top Cuban and Canadian artists. Participants will explore the rich traditions of Mambo, Rumba, and Son Cubano, guided by Daya Aceituno Rodríguez, one of Cuba’s foremost music educators. The weeklong program will also feature daily excursions to culturally significant sites, including a full-day trip to Havana, providing students with a deep understanding of the island’s ...