Havana Nights Presents: Cabaret Tropicana feat. Lily H Clark

Lily H. Clark is a Cuban-born singer based in Southern California whose music blends bolero, son, Latin jazz, and bossa nova with an elegant and emotional vocal style. Born in Havana, her artistry reflects a deep connection to traditional Cuban rhythms while incorporating jazz influences that give her sound a timeless yet contemporary feel. She performs with the Lily H. Clark Quartet, presenting a repertoire that moves fluidly between bolero, son montuno, Latin jazz, and world music, highlighting both the richness of Cuban musical heritage and her refined interpretive style.

The Cuban Cabaret Tropicana in Havana is one of the most famous nightlife venues in the history of Latin music and entertainment. It’s often called “Paradise Under the Stars” because of its open-air stage surrounded by tropical trees.

Origins and history

• Opened on December 31, 1939 as a nightclub and cabaret.

• Built on a former country estate in the Marianao district of Havana.

• In the 1940s–1950s it became one of the most glamorous entertainment venues in the Americas.

During its golden era, Tropicana combined big orchestras, showgirls, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and elaborate costumes in massive theatrical productions.