Machito’s Afro-Cuban Percussion Retreat 2027

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20th – 27th June 2027

For the fourth consecutive year, we are honoured to welcome one of the world’s leading masters of Cuban percussion to Finca Ará Oko. Bárbaro Crespo, known as “Machito”, is a ritual drummer and rumbero who comes from a dynasty of folkloric percussionists in Havana. Before moving to Europe, he was also a leading member of the renowned group Osain del Monte.

This retreat includes five days of immersive learning, with four hours of expert tuition each day led by Machito. Through a combination of practical workshops, ensemble playing and cultural insights, participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Afro-Cuban rhythm and tradition.

But what makes this retreat truly special is not only the classes. Much of the magic happens outside the scheduled sessions: the spontaneous jams that emerge after class, the conversations shared around the table, and the impromptu musical moments that naturally unfold throughout the week.

Machito’s deep knowledge, extensive experience and clear, intuitive teaching style — combined with his generosity both inside and outside the formal class setting — have made him an essential part of the spirit and community of Finca Ará Oko.

His warm and encouraging approach creates a welcoming atmosphere where every participant feels supported, inspired and encouraged to grow musically.

Bookings for 2027 are now open with a discount of £50. To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit of £150 is required. We recommend booking early, as places are limited and this retreat fills quickly. Price will increase by £50 after April 20th 2027.


Alojamiento y precios

Precios:
El precio incluye siete noches de alojamiento, tres comidas al día y cinco días x cuatro horas de clases, además de tiempos de práctica y la oportunidad de una jam session en vivo en nuestro bar local. (Por favor, consulte a continuación los costos no incluidos).

HABITACIÓN INDIVIDUAL: £925

HABITACIÓN COMPARTIDA: £825. Cada habitación la comparten 2-3 personas.

GLAMPING: Tempranero £720. Cada tienda comparte dos personas.


¿Qué se incluye?

    • 4 horas de clases x 5 días más tiempo de práctica.
    • 7 noches de alojamiento.
    • 3 comidas al día.
    • Alojamiento – compartido, habitaciones individuales o glamping.
    • Acceso a baterías.
    • Una oportunidad de actuar la última noche en un bar local.
    • La oportunidad de alojarse en una hermosa casa de campo en la espectacular campiña, lejos de las distracciones de la vida cotidiana.

No incluido:
Para más información sobre los puntos a continuación, por favor visite nuestro información de viaje Página.

    • Vuelos
    • Traslados al aeropuerto:
    • Seguro de viaje
    • Noches de alojamiento adicionales: 50 € por noche
    • Comidas extra: 5 € -20 por día
    • Alcohol

Cómo reservar
Rellene nuestro formulario de registro a continuación y pague usando el enlace.

Por favor lea nuestro Guía de Cancelación y Participación antes de reservar.

Formulario de registro y detalles de pago

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Detalles bancarios:
Victoria Rosemary Jassey
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Merle Hensel
hace 4 días
What an amazing singing retreat! Set in the beautiful mountains of Spain, the whole experience was just magical. We stayed at a gorgeous finca with the loveliest hosts, Vicky and David, who made us feel so welcome. The singing sessions were brilliant — lots of great singing, laughter and fun, with such a lovely group atmosphere. And the food was absolutely delicious, thanks to the wonderful Italian cook, Kiara! A really special few days in a beautiful setting. I came home feeling happy, inspired and definitely singing a little louder! Would absolutely recommend.
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Julia Polonio
hace 2 semanas
An excellent Afro-Cuban singing retreat in an exceptional setting, with wonderful teachers and hosts. I not only recommend it, I will definitely be back. Thank you for making everything so easy and natural.
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u.j. hensel
hace 2 semanas
Excellent retreat ! Great people to explore music with ❤! The house and grounds are very peaceful; the week was fun and restorative for me. I recommend it!
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Arantxa Casado
hace 2 semanas
What a fantastic experience this Afro-Cuban singing retreat was! The setting was wonderful, and the professionals were excellent! Thank you so much, Vicky and David, for teaching us these beautiful songs.
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MSadler Coder
hace 2 semanas
Fantastic unique experience - great music - great community - I will never forget
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Andreas Sarvamangalam
hace 2 semanas
We have done a great week. Vicky and dave gave all their love and power to creat community with wonderfull songs. We really succeded to learn that dificult stuff! And in the end even everybody song a solo voice! What big steps forward!
Gran lugar, hermosos paisajes, gente amable e incluso mejor música. Muy recomendable para principiantes y cualquiera que quiera disfrutar de la música latina. Una muy buena experiencia.
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Anne Martin
hace 5 meses
I can't imagine a better holiday. Beautiful location, lovely warm people, great food and fantastic music making.
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Laura Valenti
hace 1 año
I absolutely loved spending time with Vicky and Dave and a fantastic group learning Afro-Cuban songs! The food was super tasty and nourishing, and the views from the finca, overlooking the sea, with golden skies and the Milky Way, were truly unforgettable. But what I loved most was spending time with these amazing human beings, who are genuinely devoted to music, teaching, and community-making in such a fun, humble, down to earth and heartfelt way. These are qualities I’ve rarely found in teachers, so meeting Vicky and Dave felt like a precious gift that brought a lot of joy into my life. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you!