See Video Concert in the Museo de Artes Decorativas. Juan Carlos - first contacts with the music was through his father from an early age and began studying at the Academy of the Band with Roberto Urbay. He played with several groups of amateur until 1970, when starts with professional groups. Enter during military service in the Band of Staff of the Western Army, then continue to work. Member of the New Trova Movement since its inception. He studied at the Conservatorio Ignacio Cervantes, Theory, Music Theory and Flute with Alfredo Portela. Later he studied singing at the School of Accomplishment of Santa Clara, while the guitar. He worked with groups like Aliamén Orchestra, Trio Los D'América, Cubanacan Septet. As a composer ventured into the song, guaracha, son and instrumental music. He has made recordings on the radio station CMHW, in addition to several international tours to Nicaragua, Chile, Honduras and Italy. At the Song Festival of Venice in 1999, where he won the Critics Award for Best Performer Abroad. Juan Manuel - What's it like to be an artist in Cuba?If in the U.S. you tell your parents “I want to be an artist”, chances are that they’ll stick the dreamer label on your forehead. In Cuba that’s not the case, Juan Manuel Campos, composer, explains. Juan started playing the violin when he was just 7 years old. An enfant prodige, music runs in his family’s veins. It’s not a hobby; his talent allows him to make ends meet. “Music is the strong dish of the house,” Juan says.