Album Notes

'Viva Cuba, written, choreographed, and directed by David Alonzo Jones, is as much a journey into avant-garde musical theatre as it is a stylish documentary on post revolutionary Cuba. Its theme song, "Viva Cuba", is the hallmark refrain of the enduring spirit of the Cuban people. Songs "I'll Swim If I Have To" and "American Tourists" ring with heartfelt frustration with Cuba's isolation and desperate need for commerce. Based on fact, Viva Cuba is a provocative blend of culture and expression presented in dance (jazz, salsa, modern, hip hop, ballet) to original songs. Viva Cuba is a captivating story told with hot Latin rhythms and an exuberant song and dance ensemble.