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Australia’s leading reggae and dancehall producer Mista Savona (aka Jake Savona) gathers together some of today’s most influential Cuban and Jamaican musicians for this concert, to create a fresh and modern take on the music of both cultures, which share a strong African heritage dating back centuries. Drawing from the styles of roots reggae, dub and dancehall coming from Jamaica, on the one hand, and son, salsa, rumba hailing from Cuba, on the other, Havana Meets Kingston sees a top-flight group of musicians come together in an effortless meeting of genres. Energetic and passionate vocals in Spanish, English and Jamaican ‘patois’ twist and turn over distinctly Cuban rhythms and melodies, while the typically deep bass lines of Jamaica pulse beneath.

Join presenter Andrew McGregor for this unforgettable Caribbean party, with a contemporary twist.

Photo: Percussion player Brenda Navarrete Credit: Mark Allan