There might as well be a February fringe in Cuba…

Cuba is a hive of creative and cultural activity at the best of times, but in February the island’s creative juices go into overdrive, with a plethora of music, literary and multimedia events happening throughout the month and into March.  These include the Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza, which is one of Havana’s most famous music events.   The Jazz Festival celebrates the connection between Cuban rhythm and jazz, which goes back to the late 19th century when newly freed slaves immigrated to New Orleans.  If swinging your thing isn’t your bag, what about the Festival de Música Antigua Esteban Salas?  Previously an event to commemorate the music of Cuban composer Esteban Salas, it has now become a festival of early music. Every year the event gathers outstanding performers of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music who perform in Old Havana.  

For book worms the Feria Internacional del Libro is a must to visit.  What began as a modest book fair founded by the famous Cuban writer, scientist and philosopher Alejo Carpentier, and held in the surrounding areas of Havana’s Central Park, eventually became the most important book and literary event on the island!  Anyone feeling that bit more cutting edge will appreciate the Muestra Nacional de Nuevos Realizadores, which is an event for the promotion of new filmmakers and showcases daring and inquisitive works usually produced outside official production. The event includes the screening of films by young filmmakers, as well as international contemporary cinema.

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