A Los Angeles children's chorus is helping to bring down old Cold War tensions between Cuba and the US with an 11-day tour of the island nation amidst a historic detente.

Under the direction of Steven Kronaur, the Young Men's Ensemble (YME) will be teaming up with local Cuban choir before they take to the stage for a series of concerts. 

"I think music is something that bonds everyone, and the glory of the opportunity to share with music with other choirs from Cuba, and to share through the hearts and soul of music, and learning about the Cuban music for us, and perhaps (for them) learning about the American music we've brought as well, it's a wonderful opportunity to be together," Kronaur said.

This is the first time the chorus group has toured a Cuba. 

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