More than 10,400 pounds of hospital supplies and musical instruments arrived in Havana on January 18, thanks to the solidarity efforts of Cuban musician and composer Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera, who lives in the United States.
According to Prensa Latina, upon arriving at José Martí International Airport, the musical director and arranger explained that this donation, valued at more than one million dollars, is the result of the collaboration of many citizens and Cubans in the U.S. who feel a deep affection for the island. I bring my music and my love for Cuba," the artist told the press.
He stated that this is the best way he knows to promote respectful and civilized relations between the two countries.
Herrera was visiting Cuba to participate in the Jazz Plaza 2022 International Festival.
Indira Fajardo, president of the Cuban Institute of Music, expressed the country’s gratitude for the support, explaining that the donation will benefit the island's health system, the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory and our art schools.
She recalled that music, and jazz in particular, have historically brought the United States and Cuba together, and this edition of Jazz Plaza will serve as a reminder of that reality.
