From Chuck Silverman's current Facebook status:
"I have seven people confirmed for our Pro Research trip to Cuba. I need one more person. Anyone interested in info please email me. Cuba won't be this way (non-commercial, non-Cancun-like) for very much longer."
Chuck can be reached at
chuck@chucksilverman.comcbsilverman@yahoo.comFrom Chuck's
Website:
Next Program
September 20 - October 4, 2009
I am offering this program to la Habana and Matanzas at a very reduced rate.
The two weeks include daily professional research opportunities, dbl. occupancy,
all ground travel and services and just an amazing opportunity.
The price for a 2 week program 10 nights Havana, 4 nights Matanzas, 8
days of professional research, 4 hours per day in Havana, 2 days of professional research 4 hours
per day in Matanzas, breakfast and dinner daily, all transportation in
Cuba, pickup at Havana airport, return to Havana airport at end of stay.
While in Havana and Matanzas we will have ample time to perform many types of research,
from meetings with world recognized professors such as Dr. Olavo Alén Rodriguez
to investigations of the relationships between drumming and religion.
We will also meet with famous and very approachable rumberos from both Havana and Matanzas.
Participation in various religious ceremonies and rumbas are guaranteed.
Accomodation based on 2 per room. Translator/guide included
A thought from me about the possibilities of things changing between the US and Cuba.
As many of you may have read, there is a thawing of the decades old enmity between
governments. This is, most probably, a good thing. My suggestion is to Go before
all the money and tourism hits Havana. Things will never be the same. Ever.