Cultural exchanges have been some of the only interactions allowed between Cuban and American citizens. That’s why Orbert Davis, Mark Ingram, and Birdie Soti from the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic were in Cuba in December. Orbert and Mark were working with Cuban music students the moment news broke of a thaw in relations between the U.S. and Cuba. We hear about their trip, as well as the power of cultural exchange. The Barber Shop Show airs on Fridays and Saturdays at Noon on 91.1fm. You can also stream live on Fridays at http://vocalo.org. The show additionally broadcasts on Sundays at 3pm on WBEZ.