Following on from his previous single, Sundays In Berlin, Calum now guides listeners through observations inspired by time spent in Havana.

Based on a dream and set in the Cuban capital, Una Semana en La Habana immerses listeners in an experience of this old Cuban city. Complete with a Cuban Tres guitar solo, bongo drums and atmospheric street sounds, this short track asks questions about life, relationships and society as well as exploring what it is to be human in the world today.

The track is written in a classic singer-songwriter style and gives the impression of a traveller reflecting on their time in Havana, describing people, interactions and more of the city’s offerings encountered along the way.

Una Semana en La Habana

Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish indie-folk singer-songwriter and is tipped for 2024 by Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6 Music). Calum’s music is characterised by its honesty and authenticity, with lyrics that are often introspective and personal. His songs explore social commentary, modern life, relationships, alienation and social change. Calum’s influences include Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Dick Gaughan, Billy Bragg, Phoebe Bridgers and Phil Ochs.

Calum’s music has been featured on radio stations across the UK and internationally, and he has performed at festivals and events throughout the UK and Europe. He has been featured in online media and the press, including in Scotland on Sunday as their Artist of the Week.

In addition to touring and writing his own music, Calum wrote and composed the musical score for the award-winning feature-film Exiles (2021) written by Glasgow poet and writer, Victoria McNulty.

“Echoing early Billy Bragg with his dogged optimism” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“A rising Scottish folk star“ – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

“A wonderful songwriter” – Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio USA