RBH JAZZ CAMP HAVANA

Details:

February 22-March 1, 2026

Held in Havana, Cuba.

For instrumentalists and vocalists.

PRICE:

Single occupancy: $3,375–$3,775 per person

Double occupancy: $4,500–$5,100 total for two people

Includes: lodging, daily breakfasts, most lunches, welcome & farewell dinners, all classes and activities.

Not included: airfare, airport transfers, dinners on most nights, drinks, some lunches, optional excursions, and personal expenses.

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For more information, email RoniBenHur@gmail.com 

RBH Jazz Camp Havana, an unforgettable musical and cultural experience, is back!

Activities include daily workshops with some of Havana’s most esteemed musicians, educational tours of Old Havana and its many historical sites, and a chance to experience authentic local cuisine and culture. Luxury accommodations are provided at the Voya Boutique Hotel (breakfast included). Each RBH Jazz Camp session ends in a performance by participants in partnership with local musicians. Join us in Havana in 2026!

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Join Roni as he takes you behind the scenes of Cuban music and culture. You will play with Cuban musicians, dance, engage with the Cuban people, and return to the US with a new spirit. 

- Masterclasses in Cuban music, taught by some of Havana's top musicians

- 7 Night Stay at the Voya Boutique Hotel, luxury accommodations approved for stay per US regulations (includes a fabulous breakfast each morning)

- Lunches throughout the week 

- Two RBH Jazz Camp hosted dinners in Havana

- Educational excursions where participants will learn about and experience Cuba’s rich history and culture, including guided walking tours through Old Havana and other Havana landmarks; visits to Yoruba and traditional Rumba music venues; live performances and music/dance demonstrations; and tours of art galleries and museums

- Percussion classes for all participants taught by a master percussionist

- Dance classes for all participants taught by dance instructors from Havana

- Airport transportation upon your arrival, and transportation to and from all rehearsals and excursions. We will have a bus at our disposal from mornings until midnight each day, as well as a tour guide. Some evenings, the bus will act as a shuttle between the hotel, Old Havana and any venues on our agenda–allowing you to plan your evening activities to your liking, knowing you have a secure ride available as you need.

- Option to bring a companion, for whom activities will be arranged while musicians are in workshops

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Workshop Schedule

MONDAY-FRIDAY:

9:30am: Musicians will be shuttled from the hotel to our offsite workshop space

10am-12:45pm: Ensemble Workshops led by Alejandro Falcon and Roberto Garcia, with support from Ruy Lopez Nussa and Roni Ben-Hur

LUNCH PROVIDED BY RBH JAZZ CAMPS

2-3:45pm: Instrument/Vocal Masterclasses with our 10 incredible Cuban instructors. At points throughout the week we will be joined by a children’s choir and youth band, who will also be part of our final performance

SATURDAY:

11am: Final Performance of the material we worked on throughout the week, to an audience of friends and family of the children’s choir and youth band, workshop instructors and facilitators, and local attendees

Following the performance, RBH Jazz Camp will host a pizza lunch with all final performance participants and audience members, giving you an opportunity to interact with new friends and the people of Old Havana

 

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What’s Not Included:

- Visas fees. We will help make the arrangements on your behalf, but each participant will pay a Cuban country visa fee that meets the US Government Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") 

- Dinners you wish to explore on your own or with the group.  We will have a list of restaurants for your convenience and although we may go together, the checks will be separate to avoid any dispute about dining options

- Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages apart from the Casa Particular

- Entry fees to any landmark site we visit

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Voya Boutique Hotel

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