Palms

In a remote barrio of Havana, La Tropical is the club where generations of working-class Cubans have always gathered to dance, sing, and live la vida loca. This award-winning film takes viewers on an edgy, behind-the-scenes tour of this extraordinary club.

This 2006 Theatrical release is directed by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer David Turnley.
The Soundtrack features music and performances by popular Cuban acts including:
Los Van Van
Charanga Habanera
Adalberto Alvarez y su Son
Son Candela
La Caro Band
Tamayito y su Salsa
Laito Jr. y su Sonora Sonora

Duration : 0:1:2

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Some call it the best dance hall in the world. But you won’t find it in any entertainment guides. It’s called the Salon Rosado at La Tropical, and it’s in a remote barrio in Havana. Generations of working-class Cubans of color have gathered in this extraordinary club to dance all night to the rhythms of the hottest contemporary bands on the island.

Duration : 1:27:13

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Some call it the best dance hall in the world. But you won’t find it in any entertainment guides. It’s called the Salon Rosado at La Tropical, and it’s in a remote barrio in Havana. Generations of working-class Cubans of color have gathered in this extraordinary club to dance all night to the rhythms of the hottest contemporary bands on the island.

Duration : 1:27:13

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