48. Andres Levin | Grammy Winner + Cuban Hotel Owner

Andres Levin is a Grammy-winning musician and the co-owner of Tribe Caribe, an eclectic hotel located in central Havana, Cuba.

We sat down to discuss his musical journey—from learning at home to working with John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Batiste, Tina Turner, Childish Gambino, and more. He's been nominated for a Grammy 19 times and has won once.

Andres and his business partner Chris Cornell opened Tribe Caribe, a premier hotel for creatives, travelers, and locals alike. It hosts a bustling café with the best espresso in Havana, a rooftop overlooking the city, a recording studio, and 11 suites that are restored with Cuban antiques and art. It was featured in Travel + Leisure as a "Dream Destination for Art Lovers."

We also discuss the reality of living in Cuba—a country that has gone through a lot but remains open to visitors from the U.S.

We recorded this in Havana, and I can't recommend traveling to Cuba enough. The people are smart, fun, and resilient.

Thank you for listening.
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