Robert HardingWith tourism on the rise in Cuba, now’s the time to check out this charming, soulful country before it changes beyond recognition. Escape Havana’s tourist crowds and head for the former capital, Santiago, a colonial town in the south east of the island overlooked by the beautiful Sierra Maestra mountains. This is Cuba’s musical capital and the rhythms burst forth from bars and street corners, music halls and salsa schools.
Plaza de Marta, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
Trova musicians at Casa de La Trova, Historical Centre, Santiago de Cuba
Young woman, Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Musician, Faustino Auramas, Casa del la Trova, Santiago de Cuba
School girls outside, Santiago de Cuba
People playing chess and dominoes at a school festival in Parque Cespedes, Santiago de Cuba