Caribbean IslandsShopping

Music shopping in Caribbean Islands

  1. A

    Longina Música

    This place on the pedestrian mall has a good selection of CDs, plus musical instruments such as bongos, guitars, maracas, guiros and tumbadoras (conga drums). It often places loudspeakers in the street outside to grab the attention of passing tourists.

    reviewed

  2. B

    ARTex Handicraft Market

    A small flea market opposite the Hotel Acuazul, ARTex Handicraft Market has an excellent selection of CDs, cassettes, T-shirts and even a few musical instruments. Also check out the proper ARTex store.

    reviewed

  3. C

    ARTex, Heredia

    From mouse pads to mumus, the branch near Parque Céspedes collects any type of Cuban souvenir imaginable. The other ARTex branches focus more on music, with a respectable selection of CDs and cassettes.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Lioness

    A small shop that sells clothing, drumming CDs, crafts and art. It’s run by Sister P, a woman regarded by many to be the heart and soul of the community. Sister P also organizes the Fi Wi Sinting festival.

    reviewed

  5. Casa de la Música Miramar

    An outlet of Egrem, Cuba’s national music recording and publishing company, at Miramar’s Casa de la Música, this place has an excellent selection of CDs.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Dis N Dat Music

    For music tapes and CDs, try Dis N Dat Music and Vibes Music Shack. The latter has more obscure sounds.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Vibes Music Shack

    For music tapes and CDs, try Dis N Dat Music and Vibes Music Shack. The latter has more obscure sounds.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Discoteca Egrem

    The definitive Cuban specialist music store; this retail outlet of Egrem Studios has a good selection of local musicians.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Techniques Records

    Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Rockers International

    Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.

    reviewed

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  12. Artex Store

    Has an excellent selection of CDs, cassettes, T-shirts and even a few musical instruments.

    reviewed

  13. J

    Egrem Tienda de Música

    Head to Egrem Tienda de Música which has a great selection of CDs.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Clapper’s Music

    Located behind the Pork Pit, this place is the best-stocked reggae music shop in town.

    reviewed

  15. L

    La Habana Sí

    This shop has a good selection of CDs, cassettes, books, crafts and postcards.

    reviewed