In April 2005, Wakeman and his band performed three shows in Havana, Cuba, including an outdoor show attended by an estimated 10,000 people. They came about after Wakeman was offered to perform there to support a charitable foundation that supports a children's cancer hospital. The first two shows were filmed and released as Made in Cuba, proceeds from which were given to the hospital. Cuban leader Fidel Castro greeted Wakeman, thanking him for his humanitarian support. Wakeman received some criticism following the visit, which upset him personally and made him consider retiring from live performance. He addressed the false accusations on his website, clarifying that the visit was not staged for political reasons. Wakeman later revealed that Castro gave him some earth surrounding Che Guevara's grave.
In April 2005 Wakeman and his band performed three shows in Havana Cuba including an outdoor show attended by an estimated 10000 people They came about after Wakeman was offered to perform there to support a charitable foundation that supports a children's cancer hospital The first two shows were filmed and released as Made in Cuba proceeds from which were given to the hospital Cuban leader Fidel Castro greeted Wakeman thanking him for his humanitarian support Wakeman received some criticism following the visit which upset him personally and made him consider retiring from live performance He addressed the false accusations on his website clarifying that the visit was not staged for political reasons Wakeman later revealed that Castro gave him some earth surrounding Che Guevara's grave