Young Cubans turn to music for income

Al Jazeera English 2013-01-25

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Cubans says that music is part of their soul, which is why some have traveled all the way to Havana in order to study it. Otanial Morales is 15 years old, and says he hopes that one day he can make a living by playing the flute. Teachers at the National Music School in Havana have said that more young people are turning to music as a way of making a living. Cuba is moving towards a market friendly economy, and music is increasingly seen as a tool for young people to help them adapt. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from Havana.

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