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 in Washington between the US and Cuba in an attempt to reach a final deal to open embassies in each country and re-establishing diplomatic ties. 

It's the farthest the two countries have thawed in diplomatic terms since the embargo went up and ties were cut more than 50 years ago. 

Relive the MN Orchestra's trip

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Musicians, Cuban students share a global language

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For musicians, thrill of trip tempered by fear over instruments

'Crazy idea,' Cuban ties sped orchestra's return to Havana

Locally, the Minnesota Orchestra is still living off the glow after last weekend's historic trip to the island. They were the first US orchestra to perform in Cuba since President Obama announced plans last year to normalize relations. 

To what extent is this a moment of transition? And to what extent does the limited experience of those orchestra musicians in Cuba inform the larger story happening right now? 

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The U.S. and Cuba met today to discuss re-establishing diplomatic ties. To what extent is this a moment of transition?

There are talks going on this morning in Washington between the US and Cuba in an attempt to reach a final deal to open embassies in each other's countries and re-establishing diplomatic ties. It's the farthest the two countries have thawed in diplomatic terms since the embargo went up and ties were cut more than 50 years ago. To what extent is this a moment of transition? GUESTS: Brad Althoff of American Public Media, Roma Duncan of the Minnesota Orchestra, Will Grant of the BBC.

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