Diplo's electronic trio Major Lazer are set to become the first major US act to perform in Cuba since restoring its diplomatic ties with the US last year. 

The free concert takes place on March 6th, marking the first major US act to play Cuba in more than three decades. The gig will take place at La Tribuna José Martí on Havana's iconic waterfront in front of the U.S. Embassy. Major Lazer will also meet with Cuban music students and share the stage with local up and comers.

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The show comes ahead of Musicabana, the first major festival to feature international acts in Cuba in decades. Taking place from May 5 - 8, 2016, it will be completely free event for Cuban nationals, with travel packages available for international guests. 

The festival is being produced by Cuban-born, Brooklyn, New York-based Fabien Pisani. "Cuba's music scene is bursting with the same raw talent and energy of decades past," Pisani remarked.

"We are excited and proud to partner with Major Lazer and bring one of America's top musical talents to Havana this March, helping us launch the Musicabana festival in May. We will make history and build an unprecedented cultural bridge between Cuba, the United States and the rest of the world through the power of music."

In a press release for the event, Diplo was quoted as saying, “For as long as I can remember, Cuba has played an influential role on my love of music -- Cuba has such a powerful cultural impact all over the world and for me, especially growing up in Florida, it became one of the biggest cultural centers for music to evolve from... I was lucky enough to visit Cuba a few years back with my friends Calle 13 and during my four days there my mind was blown by the people, depth of culture and their way of life. Going back to perform in 2016 and to be a part of the culture once again is a huge blessing and I couldn’t be more honored to bring the Major Lazer project there.”