Major Lazer Will Perform in Cuba

Photo by Colin Kerrigan

Diplo and Major Lazer are headed to Cuba. On March 6, they’re scheduled to perform a free show in Havana at Tribuna José Martí in front of the U.S. Embassy. They’re one of the first major U.S. artists to play the country after diplomatic relations were restored last year.

The concert is a preview for the upcoming music festival Musicabana, which takes place from May 5-8. As part of the cultural exchange, Major Lazer are planning to meet with Cuban music students and perform alongside local musicians.

Diplo shared this statement in a press release:

“For as long as I can remember, Cuba has played an influential role on my love of music—Cuba has such a powerful cultural impact all over the world and for me, especially growing up in Florida, it became one of the biggest cultural centers for music to evolve from. … I was lucky enough to visit Cuba a few years back with my friends Calle 13 and during my four days there my mind was blown by the people, depth of culture and their way of life. Going back to perform in 2016 and to be a part of the culture once again is a huge blessing and I couldn’t be more honored to bring the Major Lazer project there.”

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