Taking to a shaded streetside in Old Havana, Cuban salsa group Fusion Caribe are no strangers to drawing in a crowd with their lively street performances. Their high-energy music often attracts crowds and inspires impromptu dances in the street as people enjoy their traditional Cuban sound. However, their performance in Old Havana became something particularly special when they got a member of the crowd to join in with the band, creating a moment that Music Man readers will love to see.
Inviting a young boy to play the guiro for their performance, Fusion Caribe launched into their usual high-energy set. At first, the boy stood wide-eyed, watching his fellow performers in awe. Then, when Fusion Caribe began to dance, the young boy shocked everyone by joining in, copying the energetic dance moves with passion. His performance not only brought cheers from the crowd but also received an enormous amount of attention online, as the video received over 16 million views.
Fusion Caribe’s high-energy performance was clearly infectious for the young performer, as he joined in with their routine, showing off some dance moves of his own. The Cuban street performers are renowned for bringing energy to their crowds as they perform around Old Havana, and members of the public getting up to dance with them is not an uncommon occurrence. Music Man readers are sure to have a smile on their faces when they watch the energy Fusion Caribe brought to a crowd in 2018.
Performing once again on the streets in Old Havana, Fusion Caribe’s vibrant music drew in a large crowd. While the group did not invite anyone to play and perform with them this time, the crowd did not simply stand and watch but took it upon themselves to join in. Inspired by the group’s sound, young children danced with their friends alongside traditional salsa dancers and various members of the public from all walks of life, resulting in a stunning display of joy and celebration.
When groups like Fusion Caribe bring their lively sound to the streets, they are able to reach people in the most authentic way and bring an element of joy into their everyday lives. It is clear that their upbeat sound inspires people to release their inhibitions and dance like no one’s watching, making their street performances a surprisingly collaborative affair. At the Music Man, we love to see young people’s first steps into playing music. Who knows what passions were sparked in that young boy as he played the guiro with Fusion Caribe? Perhaps, in ten years’ time, we’ll see him leading his own street performance in the heart of Havana.