Cuba has a rich history of Arts and emancipatory action that has inspired the world. Join us as we explore the heart of Cuba through the perspective of Poetry, Dance, Music, and other contemporary Art forms. Together we will learn about the unyielding strength of Cuba's civil society and how their soul-centering work is the intersection of education, healthcare, culture, and artistry.

 

This interactive and educational experience will explore the roots of Afro-Cuban rhythms, the island’s indelible contribution to jazz and popular music in the US, and the history between two nations that has shaped their sounds and stylings across genres and generations. 

 

The delegation will also include a broader introduction to the Cuban people and Cuban government, health, and educational models. Delegates will return with a deeper understanding of the effects of US policies on Cuban music and musicians, and be prepared to more effectively advocate for changes in US policies in solidarity with Cuban artists.

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Delegates will meet:

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• Cultural workers: musicians, visual artists, dancers, and print-makers, and we will visit galleries, museums, public parks, and memorials

• Teachers and Literacy Campaigners: who will tell us about the right to free education from daycare through university, about literacy campaigns in Cuba and across the world

• Popular educators and journalists: at the MLK Centre, a hub for pedagogical resources and training

• People’s historians: who accompany the Cuban people in the fight for self-determination and sovereignty in the face of the colonial legacies, the US Blockade, and military occupation of Guantanamo Bay

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Delegation Fee: $2400 
The delegation fee covers all in-country expenses (lodging, travel, meals, interpretation, etc.) along with pre-travel resources, reading lists, and support. The delegation fee also covers our international team’s expenses for delegation preparation and coordination. Any amount paid over the delegation fee will go to support delegation scholarship and sliding scales, helping to ensure the delegations are more accessible to everyone. A delegation payment of $2400 or more is ideal to cover all of your expenses and the broader delegation needs-- please pay this amount if you have institutional support or other financial resources.

 

Sliding Scale: $1,800-$2,400

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Delegation Dates: May 22-31, 2026

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Deposit: Application and $300 deposit due February 20, 2026

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Refund policy: Read our full refund policy here